Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Amazing Forgotten Chicken, a classic comfort dish known for being low-effort and full of flavor. The name comes from the idea that you “forget” about it in the oven while it cooks slowly to perfection.
🍗 Amazing Forgotten Chicken Recipe
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2–3 hours
Total Time: ~3 hours
🧂 Ingredients:
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4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (do not use instant rice)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup (optional but adds flavor)
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1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
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1 envelope dry onion soup mix (like Lipton)
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Optional: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika to taste
🥣 Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Spray a 9×13″ baking dish with cooking spray or lightly grease it.
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Spread the uncooked rice evenly on the bottom of the dish.
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Place chicken breasts on top of the rice.
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In a bowl, mix together the soups and water/broth until well combined.
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Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken and rice.
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Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the top.
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Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake at 275°F for 2.5 to 3 hours. Do not peek or stir during baking—just set it and forget it!
🍽️ Tips:
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Add sliced mushrooms, onions, or frozen peas/carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
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Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer juicier meat.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to thicken.