Easy Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole. Step 1. Heat the oven to 3. F. Stir the soup, water, rice, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, broccoli and carrots in an 1. Step 2. Place the chicken on the rice mixture. Season the chicken with additional black pepper and sprinkle with the paprika. Cover the baking dish. Step 3. Bake for 5. Top with the cheese. Cover and let stand for 1. Stir the rice mixture before serving.