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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

French Onion Chicken Rice Bake: A Cozy Family Favorite

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting dish combining tender chicken, hearty rice, and rich French onion flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Brown rice can be used for nuttiness.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Low-sodium or homemade alternatives should work great.
  • 1 can French Onion Soup Key component for savory flavor.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with plain dairy-free yogurt for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese Choose Swiss for nutty flavor or mozzarella for stretch.
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions Adjust quantity for desired crunchiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Onion Chicken Rice Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Stir in the shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese, along with 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer the creamy mixture from the bowl into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble the casserole a day ahead for even better flavor. Reheat gently to maintain the crispy topping.

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