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Easy Forgotten Chicken and Rice with Broccoli – One-Dish Comfort Meal

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Forgotten Chicken and Rice with Broccoli is a comforting one-dish meal where tender chicken bakes atop flavorful rice and broccoli. The dish combines creamy chicken soup, aromatic spices, and hearty chicken pieces for an easy, oven-baked dinner that’s both satisfying and minimal-effort, perfect for weeknight family meals.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • For the rice base:
  • 2 cups regular long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1½ cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • For the chicken:
  • 56 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, chicken broth, water, cream of chicken soup, broccoli, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried parsley. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  3. Pour the rice mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken pieces.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
  8. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a tight-fitting foil cover to keep moisture in for tender chicken.
  • You can substitute brown rice for a slightly nuttier flavor; adjust liquid and cooking time accordingly.
  • Add additional vegetables like peas or carrots for more color and nutrition.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American