Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step 3

Combine the rice, the mushroom soup, the celery soup, and the water in the prepared baking dish, mixing to combine.

Step 4

Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture.

Step 5

Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.

Step 6

Cover the dish with foil, seal tightly.

Step 7

Bake until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid and an instant thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 degrees F, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Do not peek at the chicken while it bakes, as this allows the steam to escape and will seriously disrupt the cooking time.

Step 8

Serve hot.