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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake combines tender chicken, creamy soups, and rice, topped with crispy fried onions. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Substitute with brown rice for fiber
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute with cream of mushroom for vegetarian
  • 1 can French Onion Soup Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free option
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese Choose Swiss for nutty flavor
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions For topping and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your 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, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Add French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil and pour the mixture into it evenly.
  4. Bake the casserole uncovered for about 30 minutes until the edges bubble.
  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining French fried onions on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until onions are golden brown.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. It freezes well for up to three months.

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