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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Savory French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this French Onion Chicken Rice Bake, a comforting and customizable dish perfect for family dinners and hectic weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Can substitute with brown rice for nuttiness and added fiber.
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup Low-sodium alternatives can be used.
  • 10.5 ounces French Onion Soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For a dairy-free option, substitute with dairy-free yogurt.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss) Mozzarella for mildness, Swiss for nuttiness.
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions Reserve some for topping.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish when serving.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Additional French Fried Onions Sprinkle atop before returning to the oven.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven

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, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix in 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until the edges start to bubble.
  5. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top.
  6. Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the onions.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can assemble the casserole a day in advance to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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