1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly.
2. Mix the "Forgotten" Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, water, and dry onion soup mix.
Pour over the rice—DO NOT STIR (this creates layers for perfect texture).
3. Add Chicken & Forget It!
Place chicken pieces skin-side up on top (they’ll crisp while the rice steams below).
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours (no peeking!).
Remove foil, bake 15-30 more minutes to crisp the skin.
4. Serve & Be Amazed
Fluff the rice (now infused with chicken drippings and herbs!).
Garnish with fresh parsley if you’re fancy—or devour as-is!
Pro Tips for the Best Forgotten Chicken
🍗 Skin-on, bone-in chicken = maximum flavor and juiciness.
🍚 Swap the rice for quartered potatoes or egg noodles for a twist.
🧀 Add cheese – Sprinkle cheddar over the chicken last 10 minutes.
🌶 Kick it up – Add paprika, cayenne, or a dash of hot sauce to the soup mix.
⏳ Make it ahead – Assemble the dish and refrigerate overnight before baking.
