French Onion Chicken Rice
If you’re searching for a heartwarming dish that feels like a warm embrace, look no further than this French Onion Chicken Rice casserole. This delightful meal combines tender chicken and fluffy rice enveloped in creamy, savory goodness. Topped with crispy fried onions, it offers the perfect crunch to balance the rich flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1½ cups French fried onions, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded 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.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly inside.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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