This super easy casserole is a family favorite - and it's all made in one pan! Grab some onion soup mix and let's get started!
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Low-maintenance casseroles are perfect for back-to-school and busy weeknights.
- Old-fashioned comfort food is perfect for fall and winter.
- Mix and bake all in one casserole dish for easy cleanup.
It's as easy as the ever-popular angel chicken!
Just stir up the rice mixture and lay boneless chicken breasts across the top! Cover with aluminum foil and bake to drool-worthy perfection!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.
- Combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, dry soup mix, and sage.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Stir the rice into the cream soup mixture. Pour into the baking dish.
- Lay chicken breasts over top, cover, and bake (no peeking!).
🎥 Video
Click on the image to watch me make this recipe from start to finish with extra tips! (Video opens in a new tab).
🥫 How to store leftovers
The casserole dish can be covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge prior to reheating... and voila! Easy chicken dinner!
Leftovers can be covered and reheated in a preheated oven at 350℉ until heated through.
📖 Variations
- You can substitute center cut pork chops for the chicken.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breast.
- Use cream of celery soup or any cream soup you prefer.
- Try small pasta like orzo.
- Reduce sodium by using reduced-sodium soups.
- Cream of celery soup can be used in place of the can of cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup if you want.
- For a cheesy casserole dish, consider sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken and top of the rice mixture about 5 minutes prior to the end of the cooking time, keeping the aluminum foil off so that the cheese melts well.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: Always check the internal temperature of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer. Take it from the oven when it hits 160F and then let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. The final temperature should be 165F.
- Don't use brown or other types of rice. Brown rice sometimes does not get all the way cooked and Minute rice and other instant types get mushy and overcooked.
- For a more distinct onion flavor, you can sprinkle the onion soup mix over the chicken instead of adding it to the rice mixture.
- Add ¼ to ½ cup more chicken stock for moister rice.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover the casserole dish.
👩🍳 FAQs
After assembling the rice and chicken with onion soup mix in the casserole dish, it's then covered with aluminum foil for the entire cooking time with no peeking allowed so that it bakes in all the flavorful juices!
Yes, you can, as long as the frozen chicken is on the thin side and thaws quickly. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken which should be 165F when the casserole is done.
White rice is usually the best for this casserole dish as it becomes really fluffy.
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🍽️ Serve with...
This no-peek chicken casserole pairs well with almost any side dish!
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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Chicken stock
- Onion soup mix
- Rubbed sage
- White rice
- Boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs
- 13X9-inch pan
- Insta-read thermometer
- 4 quart mixing bowl
📞 The last word
Super easy dinner recipe! Mix everything in the casserole dish, cover, and bake - don't we all need more recipes like this in our lives?
I love this creamy chicken recipe because it's so easy but it took me a couple of times to get the rice exactly the way I like it. Don't be afraid to add a little more or a little less chicken stock depending on how you like your rice.
Next time try my slow cooker chicken and rice or this super simple chicken and stuffing bake.
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Recipe
No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole
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- 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 ounce onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, optional
- 2 cups white rice, uncooked
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 13x9-inch casserole dish with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the soups, chicken stock, onion soup mix, and sage to a bowl.
- Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and spread in the prepared pan.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper then lay across the top of the rice mixture.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake (no peeking!) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. (160°F on an instant read thermometer).
- Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 to 10 minutes before taking off the aluminum foil and serving. The chicken will continue to cook to 165°F during this time.
Notes
- Always check the internal temperature of chicken with an instant read thermometer. Take it from the oven when it hits 160F and then let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. The final temperature should be 165F.
- Reduce sodium by using reduced sodium soups.
- Don't use brown or other types of rice.
- Minute rice and other instant types get mushy and overcooked.
- For more distinct onion flavor you can sprinkle the onion soup mix over the chicken instead of adding to the rice mixture.
- Add ¼ to ½ cup more chicken stock for moister rice.
- Use chicken tenders instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used, too. They tend to be juicier and more flavorful.
- You can use bone in or boneless pork chops instead of chicken.
- Cream of celery soup can be used in place of the can of cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup if you want.
- For a cheesy casserole dish, consider sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken and top of the rice mixture about 5 minutes prior to the end of the cooking time, keeping the aluminum foil off so that the cheese melts well.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
First published November 21, 2021. Last updated August 16, 2023 for editorial improvements.
Becky Crocker says
Thanks Marye, for this easy recipe. I have made it and love the no peek factor. Just cover with( as you help us with all the details, heavy duty foil) and forget it. Then in a short time the smells and the lemon timer tell me it’s ready to enjoy. And I love left overs.Please keep sending those casserole recipes, reminders me of my youth.🙀☕️🥳
Sherri Rochester says
Oh, yes! I am going to add a side of broccoli or green beans. Yum! I will take your suggestion to add a 1/4 cup of stock to make it more moist. I think I will switch out the can of mushroom soup and add cream of celery as it tastes so good with chicken. This meal is going into rotation soon!
JANICE SAGE says
Sounds delish. Can not wait to make this dish for dinner this week. I do like the idea of cooking everything in one pan.
Amy Bleile says
I can't Wait to try this! I'll have to do it on a day The Taller Half is working, cuz he ALWAYS peeks! And with pork chops....Poifect 🥰
Judi Schafman says
I was on a mission to find a good chicken rice casserole and until I tried this one I was disappointed. This recipe is the BEST!!! So easy and very tasty to boot. Thank you for all you do for us girls out here.
Jane says
I think I will try this recipe with half and half and some mushroom powder instead of the canned soups and of course thyme in place of sage. It should be a winner. Thanks for the idea.
Dee says
I have used a similar recipe for years for chicken and rice and want to say that if someone does not like sage, my old recipe adds in thyme instead. We like it that way instead of sage. Some are picky eaters here, ha.
Thanks for reminding me about this good recipe, I have not made it in a while. Chicken and rice is a GOOD and easy recipe to prepare.
Eva says
This is a good go to recipe. I have made it multiple times and everyone always enjoyed it. It's just about time to make it again!
Brenda says
I'm 78 years old and really need this type of recipe as I do not have the time or patience I once had.
Please keep them coming! We very much enjoyed the casserole!
Kathryn Collins says
Delicious!!...my family loves this dish and I have hard to please eaters.Thank you for a winner
Tishana Norman says
Definitely adding to my dinner for the week was looking for something different. Can’t wait to try it
Marjorie Sternin says
This recipe sounds delicious. First I will make it with the chicken, then I want to make it with the Bone-in pork chops. I'm sure both will be delicious. Thank you for your recipe
Sharyl Carroll says
This recipe is a game and life changer! I've found so many new recipes to try and every one of them was lick your plate clean ( you can imagine the looks we were getting from our dogs!). You can see it in their eyes "Please drop it on the floor." Recipe was easy,quick,versatile, and love all the tips and substitutions Marye gives us- we can't go wrong! Thank you so much for adding spice to our lives.
Blessings,
Sharyl Carroll
Lisa says
This is an easy to prep dinner for any beginner or experienced cook as well. It has a popular flavor profile that will please children as well as adults.
Betty Freano says
A really good easy recipe. I did add extra chicken spice. Only problem too much for just two people. Next time will cook when I have company or try to cut the recipe.
Jd says
I have been making this for years using chicken tenders and orzo. Sooo good. Steamed broccoli on the side and a fruit pie for dessert. Nothing better
Nancy Price says
This looks like it will fill the bill for a friend who just had surgery! Not too spicy and easy to make and I have all the ingredients, yay.
Deanie says
I'm trying to fray away from red meat. I absolutely love chicken and this recipe is exactly what I'm looking for. I really like any meals that are one pan. I can throw this together and have an excellent meal. Thank you for all your recipes!
Judy Burrell says
My kind of recipe. Easy and has great ingredients in it.
Rosemaryy Hurd says
I have a recipe from the 70s that's similar to this one except it uses pork chops & beef broth instead of the cream of mushroom soup. It's a good
Sunday lunch because you can set your oven timer & let it bake while you're at church.