Start with raw rice. Almost no prep time and 4 ingredients later: Dinner paradise

This hearty and comforting chicken and rice casserole is a perfect weeknight meal. It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Raw rice (Arborio or Bomba, or regular white or brown)	1 cup
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts	3
Dry onion soup mix	1 package
Cream of mushroom soup	1 can
Onion, chopped	3/4
Water	2 cups
Salt and pepper	To taste
Mushrooms, chopped (optional)	1 package
Spinach, chopped (optional)	1 bundle

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
2. Prepare Casserole Dish: Lightly grease a casserole dish.
3. Layer Ingredients:
   • Add the raw rice to the bottom of the dish.
   • Top with sliced chicken breasts.
   • Add the chopped onion.
   • Optionally, add chopped mushrooms and spinach.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour Sauce: Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish.
6. Bake: Cover the dish and bake for 2 hours.
7. Serve: Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.