Easy Oven Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces add flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium, while water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are lower in calories, while mixed veggies are cost-effective.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare brown rice and set aside.

Chop onions and celery (or any aromatic veggies like green pepper, mushrooms, or carrots).

In a bowl, mix the brown rice with chopped onions, celery, and a can of cream of mushroom soup.

Add chicken seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and any herbs you have on hand to the rice mixture.

Mix everything together thoroughly to combine.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture in a baking dish.

Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven to bake.

After a certain time, remove the foil and check the rice for doneness; add chicken broth if necessary.

Return the dish to the oven uncovered to allow the chicken to crisp up and finish cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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