Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice is a simple baked casserole featuring tender chicken breasts over buttery, savory rice.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packet onion soup mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter one stick sliced
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish.
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Whisk cream of chicken soup and chicken broth together and pour over rice.
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Sprinkle onion soup mix, garlic powder, and pepper evenly.
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Place chicken breasts on top and lightly season with salt and pepper.
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Distribute sliced butter evenly over chicken and rice.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake 20 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender.
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Let rest 5 minutes, fluff rice, and garnish with parsley.