Description
Pioneer woman no peek chicken brings comfort and ease to weeknight dinners with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Home cooks can quickly assemble this creamy chicken dish that delivers satisfying results with little kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 boxes (7 oz/198 g) Zatarain’s long grain & wild rice mix
- 1 box Lipton onion soup mix (2 packets)
- 1 can (10.25 oz/290 g) cream of celery soup
- 1 can (10.25 oz/290 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ¼ cans water
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Rice Foundation: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine Zatarain’s Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix with cream of celery and cream of mushroom soups. Fill an empty soup can with water and incorporate into the mixture, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Chicken Placement: Carefully arrange chicken breasts over the rice mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly distributed and partially submerged in the creamy base.
- Seasoning Layer: Sprinkle Lipton Onion Soup Mix generously across the chicken, creating a flavorful, aromatic coating that will develop a rich, golden exterior during cooking.
- Baking Process: Completely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, sealing tightly to trap moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform into a harmonious, tender dish.
- Resting Stage: After removing from the oven, let the dish rest, still covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Seal Tightly: Cover the baking dish completely with aluminum foil to lock in moisture and prevent the chicken from drying out during the long cooking process.
- Rice Base Matters: Ensure the rice mixture is evenly spread across the bottom of the pan for consistent cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- No Peeking Rule: Resist opening the oven during cooking to maintain the perfect steam and temperature environment that makes this dish incredibly tender.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow the dish to sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking to let the flavors meld and the juices redistribute, guaranteeing maximum succulence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg