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Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole layers tender chicken breasts over fluffy white rice, all baked in a creamy sauce boosted with French onion soup mix for a rich, savory depth. It’s cozy and comforting, with a silky mushroom base that keeps every bite moist. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a low-fuss weekend meal that pleases everyone at the table.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Spread the rice in a casserole dish.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the French onion soup mix over the chicken.

  5. 5

    Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

  8. 8

    Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more.