Description
Hearty no peek chicken and rice Pioneer Woman style brings comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Baked in a single dish, this creamy casserole delivers a satisfying meal that comes together effortlessly for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Sauce and Broth:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Spread 1 cup of long-grain white rice evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle 1 chopped onion over the rice.
- Pour 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup of chicken broth directly onto the rice mixture, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Dust the rice layer with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and paprika, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Arrange 4 chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the rice mixture, ensuring they rest gently without pressing into the liquid.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a tight barrier that traps steam and moisture.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake undisturbed for exactly 1 hour without lifting the foil.
- After 1 hour, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest, still covered, for 10 minutes to allow the rice to absorb remaining liquid.
Notes
- Always use a tight-fitting foil cover to trap steam and keep the rice perfectly moist and tender.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for richer flavor and more succulent meat that won’t dry out during baking.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery for different flavor variations if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream soup and ensure your broth is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg