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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Onion Chicken Rice Bake Delight

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting casserole that combines tender chicken, creamy soups, and crispy onions for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Can swap for brown rice
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Low-sodium options are better
  • 1 cup French Onion Soup
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Replace with dairy-free yogurt if needed
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss)
For the Crunch
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions Split for mixing and topping
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Adds color and freshness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Stir in 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the mixture into the dish, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until edges bubble and the center is hot.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top. Return to oven for 5 minutes until onions are golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for later enjoyment.

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