Sunday Chicken Rice Bake

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy vegetables.
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Sunday Chicken Rice Bake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 325.0

Description

This Sunday Chicken Rice Bake is the ultimate comfort food for a busy weeknight or a relaxed weekend dinner. The dish combines tender broiler-fryer chicken pieces with fluffy rice, sweet peas, and carrots, all bound together in a rich and savory cream of mushroom sauce. The addition of dry onion soup mix infuses every bite with deep, aromatic flavor, while the broiling step adds a delightful golden crust on top. It is simple to prepare with pantry staples, making it a reliable favorite for families looking for a hearty, satisfying meal that requires minimal cleanup. Serve it straight from the casserole dish for a warm, home-style experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, dry onion soup mix, and the undrained chopped mushrooms until smooth.
  3. Stir the uncooked rice and thawed frozen peas and carrots into the soup mixture.
  4. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Pour the rice and vegetable mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  6. Sprinkle the top of the dish with paprika for color and flavor.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  9. Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top, if desired.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 325.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g14%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 24.0mg8%
Sodium 131.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g19%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 52.0g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the rice is fully tender before serving; if it seems undercooked, add a splash of water, cover, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken broth for the milk.

This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot.

If using boneless chicken breasts instead of cut-up chicken, reduce the baking time to approximately 45 minutes.

Keywords: chicken, rice, bake, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, one pot, family meal, creamy, vegetables, peas, carrots, mushroom soup, onion soup mix, budget friendly, leftovers, oven baked, protein
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