Chicken and Rice Bake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cream of chicken soup. Stir until well mixed.

3. 3

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle both sides with paprika.

4. 4

   Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

5. 5

   Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice.

6. 6

   Pour the sour cream and soup mixture over the chicken and rice.

7. 7

   Carefully pour the water around the chicken breasts, ensuring not to wash off the seasoning.

8. 8

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

9. 9

   After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

10. 10

    Let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.