No Peek Chicken Casserole

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The “No Peek Chicken Casserole” is a simple, flavorful, and comforting one-dish meal that combines tender chicken with creamy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole requires minimal prep and is ideal for families. The dish gets its name because it’s meant to be baked without lifting the foil (“no peek”) to allow the steam to cook everything perfectly.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock (low sodium option available)
• 10.75 oz can of cream of chicken soup with herbs
• 10.75 oz can of cream of mushroom soup (or any cream soup of choice)
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 packet of onion soup mix
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or seasoning of choice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, rice, and onion soup mix.
3. Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and place the chicken breasts on top.
4. Season Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the melted butter over everything.
5. Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. The casserole is ready when the chicken reaches 165°F and the rice is tender.
6. Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Conclusion

The No Peek Chicken Casserole is a wholesome, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any family dinner. The flavorful combination of chicken and creamy rice makes it a satisfying meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.