4-Ingredient Chicken & Rice Casserole – The Ultimate Lazy Dinner
When life gets busy, the last thing you want is a complicated dinner. Enter this 4-Ingredient Chicken & Rice Casserole—the ultimate dump-and-bake meal that’s creamy, comforting, and effortlessly delicious. With just 5 minutes of prep, this one-pan wonder takes care of itself in the oven while you sit back and relax. No chopping, no fuss, just pure comfort food magic!
Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or when you just don’t feel like cooking—this casserole is proof that simple can still be insanely good. One dish, four ingredients, endless comfort. Let’s make it!
Easy 4-Ingredient Chicken & Rice Casserole
This simple and delicious chicken and rice casserole comes together in just 5 minutes of prep time! With only 4 ingredients, it’s a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C)
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the dish.
- Sprinkle the uncooked rice evenly over the chicken, followed by the onion soup mix.
- Mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup with 1 ½ cups of water, then pour it evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Cooking time may vary. If the rice is not fully tender, bake for an additional 15-25 minutes as needed.
For extra flavor, try substituting cream of chicken soup or adding sliced mushrooms.
Pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
For extra flavor, try substituting cream of chicken soup or adding sliced mushrooms.
Pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: -2g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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