Steam curls up from the valve and your stomach starts talking back. You know that smell kinda sneaking around your kitchen, that broth depth that pulls you closer? Yeah, thats the good stuff forming inside your pressure cooker. Theres this hiss from the valve and suddenly, its like the whole house smells like comfort and home. You feel that little buzz as pressure builds, and you remember you got this dish almost done without fuss.
Sometimes you forget about the chicken while its doing its thing under the sealing ring, and thats the best part. Its like secret slow cooking but on a tight schedule. You might think its just chicken and rice, but with these soups and a bit of butter? Its downright creamy and tender. You got that natural release to look forward to too, which means no rush and that perfect fluffiness when you finally get to lift the lid.
Its one of those meals where you dont have to babysit the pot, but you still feel like a total kitchen pro. Forgotten Chicken kinda proves you can have an easy dinner thats full of flavor and just right for those nights when you wanna relax, know your foods good, and maybe have a little extra for tomorrow.
The Real Reasons You Will Love This Method
- You get super tender chicken that falls apart with no extra effort.
- The rice cooks right in the flavorful broth, soaking up all the good stuff.
- You wont need to stand by the stove watching every little thing.
- The sealing ring keeps everything trapped so flavors meld perfectly.
- Natural release means no rushed openings, just relaxed, juicy results.
For even easier weeknight dinners, explore our pressure cooker recipes and learn from our pressure cooker safety tips to cook confidently every time.
The Complete Shopping Rundown
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts - easy to find and works great with this recipe.
- 2 cups Minute Rice (brown is my fave) - cooks quick and sticks perfectly with the soup mix.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup - adds that cozy, creamy base.
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup - for extra depth and a little earthiness.
- 1 can water (use one of the empty soup cans to measure) - keeps it simple and measures easy.
- 1 tablespoon butter - just enough to make it rich and smooth.
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix - boosts flavor without extra chopping.
Each items chosen to keep this recipe simple but tasty. You dont need fancy stuff and you get a balanced, creamy dish where the chicken stays juicy and the rice soaks in all the flavors just right.
Your Complete Cooking Timeline
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. This sets the stage where everything cooks evenly and you get a nice crust on top.
Step 2: Butter up a 9x13 inch baking dish. This keeps your chicken from sticking and makes clean up easier, trust me.
Step 3: Lay out the chicken breasts evenly in the buttered dish. No overlapping here, you want even cooking.
Step 4: In a big bowl, mix up cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, butter, Lipton Onion Soup mix, and the Minute Rice. Stir it well so you get the rice kinda coated and the butter melted.
Step 5: Pour this soupy mix over the chicken breasts, spread it out so every piece gets some.
Step 6: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam and help it cook just right. Thats your sealing ring kinda effect but for the oven.
Step 7: Bake it for 45 minutes covered, then pull off the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until the chickens cooked through and rice is tender. Let it stand for 5 before you dig in.
Quick Tricks That Save Your Time
- Use the empty soup can to measure water for easy portioning without extra dishes.
- Butter the dish when your ovens preheating so the butters melted and ready.
- Stir the rice mixture just enough to coat but dont overmix or the rice can clump.
- While its baking, prep a simple salad or steam some veggies so youre ready when its done.
When You Finally Get to Eat
You notice the chickens shining softly under that golden top from the ovens last bake. Its juicy, tender and the rice is thick with those seeped in flavors from the soups. The butter and onion soup mix bring out a cozy kinda warmth that feels like a hug on your plate.
Each bite melts a little with its creaminess but still has that perfect texture where the rice isnt mushy and chicken falls apart easy but not dry. You feel like you didnt just make comfort food, you kinda nailed it.
Its a meal thats simple, but works real good for those days when you want something filling without fuss. And if youre lucky, you got leftovers that taste even better tomorrow.
Keeping Leftovers Fresh and Ready
First, pop your leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It stays good for about 3-4 days which is perfect if you wanna just grab and reheat later.
If you want it longer, freeze the leftovers in freezer bags or containers with that pressured sealing on. They hold up well for 1-2 months and thaw easy in the fridge overnight.
When reheating, add a splash of water or broth before warming it up to keep that rice moist and chicken juicy. Trust me, it helps keep the dish tasting just as good as when you first made it.
What People Always Ask Me
- Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead? A: Definitely yes. Chicken thighs actually hold up well and add more flavor, just adjust cooking time a bit.
- Q: Do I have to use both soups? A: Nah, you can mix and match or just pick one, but the combo really rounds out the flavor.
- Q: Whats the best rice type? A: Minute Rice brown works great cause it cooks fast and doesnt get mushy, but white Minute Rice works too.
- Q: Can I skip the onion soup mix? A: You could, but it gives a really nice boost so Id say dont skip it if you can help it.
- Q: How long should I wait for natural release? A: This recipe is oven based but for pressure cookers, natural release of at least 10 minutes helps keep juices locked in.
- Q: Can I make this ahead of time? A: Sure thing. You can prep it, cover, then cook when ready or cook earlier and reheat gently.
For more easy chicken dinners, be sure to check out our Insanely Good Chicken Breast Recipes and cozy soup ideas like our Easy Homemade Italian Penicillin Soup.
Forgotten Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute Rice (brown preferred)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can water measured with empty soup can
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Butter up a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Lay out the chicken breasts evenly in the buttered dish, no overlapping.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, butter, Lipton Onion Soup mix, and Minute Rice until the rice is well coated and butter melted.
- Pour the soup and rice mixture over the chicken breasts, spreading evenly.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes, then remove foil.
- Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving.
