No-Peek Chicken Casserole Recipe

Looking for an easy, delicious dinner recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further! This No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a must-try for busy weeknights when you want a comforting and tasty meal without all the fuss.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup of long grain rice
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 packet of dry onion soup mix
• 1 can of sliced mushrooms, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, rice, chicken broth, and dry onion soup mix.
• Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the rice mixture over the chicken breasts.
• Top with sliced mushrooms.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• DO NOT peek while it’s baking – let the magic happen!

Popular Questions:

• Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

A: Yes, you can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts in this recipe. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

• Q: Can I use brown rice instead of long grain rice?

A: Yes, you can use brown rice, but you may need to adjust the liquid and cooking time to accommodate the different cooking properties of brown rice.

• Q: Can I use fresh mushrooms instead of canned mushrooms?

A: Yes, you can use fresh mushrooms, but be sure to slice them thinly and adjust the cooking time as fresh mushrooms may release more liquid.

Helpful Tips:

• For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
• To make it a complete meal, add some steamed vegetables on the side.
• Try using different varieties of cream soup for a variation in flavor, such as cream of chicken or cream of celery.

Expert Secrets:

• Make sure to tightly cover the baking dish with foil to prevent the rice from drying out during baking.
• If the chicken breasts are thick, you can slice them in half horizontally to ensure even cooking.
• For a crispy topping, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.