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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Creamy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting casserole that combines chicken, creamy rice, and French onion soup, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 3 cups cooked white rice Substitute with brown rice for added fiber.
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Using rotisserie chicken can save time.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Consider cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 can French onion soup Opt for low-sodium to reduce saltiness.
Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup sour cream Can be swapped with plain dairy-free yogurt.
  • 1 cup mozzarella or Swiss cheese Mozzarella is milder; Swiss has a nutty flavor.
Topping and Seasoning
  • 1.5 cups French fried onions Essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, and cheese. Add in one cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into the dish, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until the edges bubble and mixture sets.
  5. Sprinkle remaining half cup of French fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the protein or cheese options as needed. Use low-sodium soups to control salt content. Resting enhances flavors.

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