Description
Succulent smothered chicken and rice bake blends Southern comfort with hearty flavors. Rich ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that delivers robust taste and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 can (10.75 oz / 305 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz / 305 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Calibrate oven to 350°F, establishing an optimal thermal environment for the culinary journey.
- Season Chicken: Massage chicken fillets with a dynamic blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, infusing depth and complexity into the protein.
- Sear Protein: Ignite a skillet with olive oil at medium-high heat, swiftly caramelizing chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side to lock in moisture and develop a golden exterior.
- Vegetable Transformation: Sauté onions and green bell peppers in the same skillet, coaxing out their natural sweetness and aromatic potential until they soften and become translucent.
- Liquid Alchemy: Whisk cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth into a velvety, unified sauce that will serve as the dish’s flavor conductor.
- Rice Integration: Fold uncooked rice directly into the creamy liquid mixture, creating a cohesive base that will absorb and amplify the surrounding flavors.
- Layering Technique: Construct the baking composition by spreading sautéed vegetables as the foundation, arranging seared chicken fillets strategically, and then cascading the rice-soup mixture to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Moisture Preservation: Seal the baking dish with aluminum foil, protecting the ingredients and maintaining a humid cooking environment.
- Culinary Transformation: Nestle the covered dish in the preheated oven, allowing it to evolve for approximately 60 minutes until rice reaches perfect tenderness and chicken becomes irresistibly succulent.
Notes
- Optimize Seasoning Impact: Generously coat chicken with spice blend before searing to maximize flavor penetration and create a delicious exterior crust.
- Searing Technique Matters: Use medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve perfect golden-brown chicken without steaming the meat.
- Rice Absorption Trick: Ensure rice is evenly distributed in the liquid mixture to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked patches.
- Moisture Preservation Tip: Keep aluminum foil tightly sealed during baking to lock in steam, resulting in tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice with rich, developed flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg