🥘 Creamy Chicken & Rice Bake (One-Pan Wonder)
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rice (long grain or basmati)
2–3 chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the base
In a large baking dish, mix:
Rice
Soup
Chicken broth
Milk
Onion + garlic
Seasonings
Add chicken
Place chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Season them lightly.
Cover & bake
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes.
Finish (optional but amazing)
Remove foil
Sprinkle cheese on top
Bake another 10–15 minutes until golden
🔥 Why it disappears so fast
Everything cooks together → super flavorful
Creamy + tender chicken + soft rice
Minimal cleanup (just one pan!)
💡 Tips
Add veggies (peas, carrots, mushrooms) to stretch it to two pans
Use thighs for extra juiciness
Let it sit 5–10 minutes before serving (thickens nicely)
