Description
Hearty no peek chicken rice casserole brings comfort and flavor to family dinner tables across America. Simple ingredients blend effortlessly, creating a creamy, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders (about 12 strips)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Soup and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can low-sodium cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces / 298 grams)
- 1 can low-sodium cream of celery soup (10.5 ounces / 298 grams)
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet dry onion soup mix
Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish by coating a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick spray and preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Create the base layer by whisking together uncooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform base.
- Arrange chicken strips carefully over the rice mixture, distributing them strategically across the surface.
- Season the chicken and rice layers generously with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, and black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Distribute the onion soup mix uniformly over the entire casserole, creating a savory seasoning blanket.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a tight barrier that traps moisture and steam during cooking.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for precisely 60 minutes, preventing any lifting of the foil to maintain steam and ensure tender chicken.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for food safety.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then gently fluff rice with a fork before serving the aromatic, comforting casserole.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost nutritional value and add a nutty flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium cream soups and broth for heart-healthy modifications if watching salt intake.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of oregano to create unique flavor variations.
- Replace chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg