Description
Craving a hearty, no-fuss dinner that practically cooks itself? This Quick and Easy Forgotten Chicken is your answer. Tender bone-in chicken thighs roast on a bed of creamy rice flavored with onion soup mix and savory broth. The result is rich, satisfying, and incredibly comforting—a perfect easy dinner idea for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you’re looking for a quick family meal, an easy recipe to feed guests, or new dinner ideas, this one-pan wonder has it all. It’s warm, creamy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 packet onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, uncooked rice, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the rice mixture.
5. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the entire dish. Season with pepper and optional salt.
6. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 25–30 minutes, until chicken is golden and rice is tender.
8. Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the dish rest before serving to allow the rice to finish absorbing the sauce and juices.
Use long grain white rice for best results; avoid quick or instant rice.
A quick 2–3 minute broil at the end crisps the chicken skin beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg