Description
Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy soups, and savory rice, all topped with crispy fried onions. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make casserole combines the beloved flavors of French onion soup with the satisfaction of a hearty meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish everyone will love, making it a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Swiss)
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese and half of the French fried onions.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and fried onions.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes; then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. Substitute brown rice for added fiber and nuttiness. Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time on prep.