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Overhead view of Forgotten Chicken showing charred skin edges and chopped parsley garnish in a ceramic dish. (Forgotten Chicken)

Forgotten Chicken: The Ultimate No-Peek Crispy Skin Casserole

Forgotten Chicken features bone-in, skin-on thighs with deeply browned, blistered skin over a creamy, caramelized onion rice base. A simple, one-pan masterpiece that delivers professional results with minimal effort and high-impact flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Pat dry for best skin results
  • 1.5 cups (270g) Long-grain white rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 cups (480ml) Savory chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 packet (28g) Caramelized onion soup mix
  • 10.5 oz (298g) Cream of mushroom soup Can substitute cream of chicken
  • 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted butter Melted
  • 0.25 cup (10g) Fresh parsley Finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish Essential for even heat distribution and presentation.
  • 1 Whisk To combine the creamy base.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying melted butter to the chicken skin.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a white ceramic baking dish, whisk together the rinsed rice, chicken broth, cream soup, and onion soup mix until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken thighs extremely dry. Season the meat side, then place skin-side up on top of the rice. Brush the skin with melted butter.
Baking Process
  1. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 45 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid and chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove the foil and increase heat to 425°F (220°C). Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the skin is deeply browned, blistered, and shows occasional charred edges.
  3. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped green parsley before serving directly from the dish.

Notes

Ensure the rice is rinsed to prevent a gummy texture.
For extra crispy skin, don't skip the butter brush step.