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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Weeknight Comfort

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake combines chicken and rice with rich onion flavors, making it a comforting dish.
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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 or cooked brown rice for extra fiber
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken leftover rotisserie chicken works great for convenience
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option
  • 1 can French onion soup homemade or low-sodium canned varieties
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or use fresh garlic for more intensity
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup French fried onions for topping
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked white rice, shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Add shredded mozzarella cheese, one cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything thoroughly for about 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Spread the rice and chicken mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
  4. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions over the top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Bake it uncovered for the best results. High-quality ingredients enhance the overall flavor.

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