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Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake with melted cheese and savory onions

French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

A cozy casserole that layers tender shredded chicken, savory French onion flavor, and creamy rice for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base

  • 3 cups cooked white rice Substitute with brown rice for nuttiness.
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Use rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Low-sodium or homemade alternatives.
  • 1 can French onion soup
  • 1 cup sour cream Dairy-free yogurt can be used.

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella or Swiss; Mozzarella for milder taste, Swiss for nuttier.
  • 1 cup French fried onions Divide for topping and inside the casserole.

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley For garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
  • If you don’t have cooked rice, prepare 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice to yield about 3 cups cooked.
  • Shred about 2 cups of cooked poultry.

Making the Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and a generous grind of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add the cooked rice and shredded chicken to the bowl and fold gently to coat. Stir in 1/2 cup of French fried onions and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Baking

  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese and French fried onions.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium canned soups if you're watching salt. Substitute plain Greek yogurt for some or all of the sour cream for a lighter texture. This recipe is flexible with leftover poultry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner, French Onion Chicken Rice Bake
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