Forgotten Chicken Recipe
Busy nights call for easy meals! This Forgotten Chicken Recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal prep. Try it today for a stress-free dinner.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken pieces 4-6 pieces 2-3 lbs Thighs and drumsticks work best
- Long-grain white rice 2 cups uncooked Avoid instant rice
- Cream of mushroom soup 2 cans 10.5 oz each Forms the base of the sauce
- Chicken broth 2 cups Homemade or store-bought
- Yellow onion 1 medium diced Adds depth of flavor
- Butter 4 tablespoons Creates richness
- Seasonings To taste Salt pepper, herbs
Instructions
- Initial SetupPreheat your oven to exactly 350°F (175°C). An oven thermometer ensures accuracy, as proper temperature is crucial for the Forgotten Chicken Recipe success.Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking temperature.Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs completely clear (about 3-4 rinses). This eliminates extra starch and stops rice from becoming gummy.Prepare your workspace by laying out all ingredients in order of use (mise en place).
- In your 9×13 baking dish, whisk together:2 cans cream of mushroom soup2 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepperOptional herbs like thyme or rosemaryAdd the rinsed rice to the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution. The rice should be completely submerged.Layer in the diced onions, spreading them evenly across the surface.Preparation of chicken pieces:Pat each piece completely dry with paper towelsSeason liberally with salt and pepper on each sideOptional: add paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor
- Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture:Place them skin-side up if using skin-on piecesSpace evenly to ensure consistent cookingAvoid overcrowding
- Seal for cooking:Cover dish with heavy-duty foilCrimp edges tightly to create an airtight sealDouble-check corners for any gaps
- Cooking Process (2-2.5 hours) Baking InstructionsPlace the Forgotten Chicken Recipe in the center rack of your preheated oven.Set two timers:One for 2 hours (minimum cooking time)Another for 2.5 hours (maximum cooking time)
- important checkpoint after 2 hours:Check internal temperature of largest chicken piece (should read 165°F)Verify rice tenderness through foil with back of spoonIf needed, continue cooking in 10-minute increments
- When done, remove from oven and:Keep foil on during 10-minute rest periodThis allows rice to absorb remaining liquidLets chicken juices redistribute
- Final step before serving:Remove foil carefully (steam will be hot)Fluff rice gently with forkGarnish with fresh parsley if desired
Notes
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (Based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
Health Benefits
- High-quality protein
- Complex carbohydrates
- Essential minerals
- B vitamins
- Satisfying portion size