Forgotten Chicken

Forgotten chicken is a classic comfort dish that practically cooks itself, earning its name because you can “forget” it in the oven while it bakes to perfection. With just five main ingredients, it creates tender chicken over a bed of flavorful, fluffy rice infused with creamy soups and onion seasoning. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or any time you need a low-effort, family-friendly meal that feeds a crowd. Simple, hearty, and reliably delicious—this one-pan dinner is a timeless favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups minute rice
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1 can water
• 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• Butter, for greasing the dish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, water, and minute rice until combined.
3. Spread the rice mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
4. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice.
5. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
6. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 90 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 90 minutes | Total Time: 100 minutes
Kcal: 400 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 5

Tips

• For extra flavor, substitute part of the water with chicken broth.
• Leftovers taste great the next day—store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FAQ

Can I use brown rice instead of minute rice?
Not for this recipe—brown rice needs more liquid and time and won’t cook properly here.

Can I add vegetables?
Yes, frozen peas or carrots can be stirred into the rice mixture before baking.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely—they stay moist and cook well in this dish.

Do I need to flip the chicken?
No, it cooks evenly covered and undisturbed.