Name: No-Peek Tomato Chicken Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 As Needed Nonstick Cooking Spray (For Baking Dish); 1 ½ Cups Long-Grain White Rice; 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 A Few Grinds Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 Cans (14.5 Ounces Each) Diced Tomatoes, Not Drained; 1 ½ Cups Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Or Boxed); 4 Pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (About 6 Ounces Each); ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 A Few Grinds Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 Package (1 Ounce) Onion Soup Mix

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hour 25 min
Total: 1 hour 50 min
Servings: 4

For the Tomato Rice Base

Stir tomato mixture well to ensure even rice hydration

Ingredients

1 As Needed Nonstick Cooking Spray (For Baking Dish)
1 ½ Cups Long-Grain White Rice
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 A Few Grinds Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Cans (14.5 Ounces Each) Diced Tomatoes, Not Drained
1 ½ Cups Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Or Boxed)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In baking dish, combine long-grain white rice, dried basil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Add diced tomatoes and creamy tomato soup. Stir thoroughly to evenly disperse ingredients.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 1 hour 25 min • Wait: 15 min

For the Chicken & Onion Topping

Onion soup mix adds browning and depth—focus it over the chicken

Ingredients

4 Pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (About 6 Ounces Each)
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 A Few Grinds Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Package (1 Ounce) Onion Soup Mix

Instructions

Place chicken breasts side-by-side in a single layer over rice mixture.
Season chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over entire dish, concentrating more over chicken.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Let sit, still covered, for 15 minutes to allow rice to absorb remaining liquid.
Uncover and serve.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: No time • Wait: No time

Notes

A no-peek treasure chest of flavor—rich tomato rice and tender chicken sealed under foil until the moment of reveal. Keeps well in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days. For a deeper voyage, swap creamy tomato soup with homemade bisque or add a splash of white wine to the rice base. Let the foil stay sealed—lest ye release the steam too soon and curse the cook’s luck.