One Pan No Peek Chicken and Rice

Name: One Pan No Peek Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup; 10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 2 cups chicken broth or stock; 1 ounce packet onion soup mix; 2 cups long grain white rice; 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts; salt and pepper (optional)

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No Peek Chicken and Rice is a super easy 6 ingredient dinner recipe with just 5 minutes of prep time, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken, aromatic rice, and a medley of savory flavors thanks to onion soup mix and condensed soups. Just remember not to peek while it’s baking!

close up of no peek chicken and rice in white bowl

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Get ready to simplify your dinner routine with our No-Peek Chicken and Rice recipe. Tired of hovering over the stove? Say goodbye to constant stirring. Our one-pan recipe lets you toss in chicken, rice, and flavors, then seal it up – no peeking required.

Casseroles are the best, like our hamburger hash brown casserole and chicken pot pie casserole, they are recipes the whole family will love.

As it bakes, the ingredients blend creating a hearty, no-fuss meal that frees up your time and fills up your family. Let the oven do the work while you enjoy life – all leading to a satisfying dinner that’s easy and seriously tasty.

Why I love this recipe

5 minutes prep
simple ingredients, just chicken and some pantry staples
even picky eaters love this easy recipe!

Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
cream of chicken soup
cream of mushroom soup
onion soup mix
chicken broth
long grain white rice

Step by step

This is such and easy dinner recipe!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl combine the condensed soups, dry onion soup mix, and chicken broth and stir to mix.
Add uncooked rice and stir. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
Add chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and season with salt and ground black pepper if desired.
Wrap the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes before uncovering and serving.

no peek chicken and rice casserole in baking dish

Tips and variations

want a faster meal? Use chicken tenders or cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks before baking. Depending on the size the chicken piece, the cooking time should be reduced to 25-30 minutes with this method. Be sure it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is cooked through.
switch up the condensed soup to change the flavor and use what you have on hand, cream of celery soup and cream of broccoli soup are good options to try
season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, or sprinkle onion soup mix over the top to add even more flavor
add cheese or crunchy onions to the top for the last 5 minutes it bakes
use low sodium soup and broth to reduce the salt
mix in frozen vegetables with the rice

no peek chicken and rice in a white bowl

FAQs

Why is it called no peek chicken?

This chicken and rice bake is a vintage recipe that gets its name from the method of baking. It is so important for the recipe to cook without peeking under the foil. This allows the liquids to steam the rice and keeps the chicken nice and juicy. If you peek you will let the steam escape, so no peeking!

Can I make this with chicken thighs?

Yes, just ensure you cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Can I make this with brown rice?

I have only tested this recipe with white rice, if you use wild rice or brown rice you will need to increase the cooking time.

Can it be made ahead of time?

You can make this chicken dish ahead of time in multiple ways. You can assemble the casserole, then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. You may need to extend the baking time 5-10 minutes if it goes in cold. You can also bake it ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this no peek chicken casserole with a fast vegetable side dish like Italian broccoli, sautéed green beans, or a simple homemade Caesar salad.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees or in the microwave. See our tips for how to reheat a casserole.

Freeze chicken rice casserole in a freezer safe container up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the oven and bake at 350 until heated through.

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