Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake Your Family Will Love Recipe
This Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake combines tender shredded chicken, creamy soups, and flavorful seasonings baked with cheesy rice and topped with crispy French fried onions for a deliciously satisfying family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (substitute with brown rice for nuttiness)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey works well)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (low-sodium or homemade alternative)
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream (dairy-free yogurt can be used as substitute)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mozzarella for milder taste or Swiss for nuttier flavor)
- 1 cup French fried onions (divide for topping and inside the casserole)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large mixing bowl for combining the ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, stir together the cooked white rice, shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it, spreading evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- First Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and heated through.
- Add Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions evenly on top of the bake.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freeze leftovers tightly covered for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute white rice with brown rice.
- Use low-sodium soups to reduce overall salt content.
- Dairy-free sour cream alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt can be used for lactose intolerance.
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