Description
Savory Italian Chicken Delight brings together classic Mediterranean flavors in a simple yet elegant dish. Tender chicken pieces marinated in herbs and olive oil create a memorable meal that connects generations of home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups minute rice
- 1 10.5 oz (298 g) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz (298 g) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Fire up the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter, creating a non-stick foundation for the culinary masterpiece.
- Compose the Base Mixture: Harmonize mushroom soup, chicken soup, Minute rice, and water in a mixing bowl, whisking until a smooth, homogeneous blend emerges.
- Layer and Season: Pour the rice mixture into the prepared dish, artfully arranging chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle onion soup mix generously, ensuring an even distribution of flavor-enhancing seasoning.
- Seal and Bake: Envelop the dish with aluminum foil, creating a moisture-trapping cocoon. Slide into the preheated oven and allow the ingredients to meld and transform for 90 minutes.
- Final Touches: Confirm chicken’s perfect doneness by checking its internal temperature and rice’s complete liquid absorption. Let the casserole rest briefly, then garnish with optional fresh parsley. Serve immediately while the dish radiates warmth and tantalizing aromas.
Notes
- Precise Soup Mixing: Whisk condensed soups thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, consistent base for the rice mixture.
- Chicken Placement Strategy: Arrange chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Moisture Retention Technique: Keep aluminum foil tightly sealed during baking to lock in steam and maintain the dish’s tenderness and juiciness.
- Temperature Verification: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption, preventing potential foodborne illnesses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg