Description
This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a creamy, savory casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, rich soups, and melty cheese, topped with crispy fried onions. It is a cozy and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup French onion soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
1.5 cups French fried onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white 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. Stir well for 2–3 minutes until fully blended.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly into the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top begins to set.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of French fried onions evenly over the top and return to the oven for 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
Substitute brown rice for white rice for added fiber and a nuttier flavor.
Cream of mushroom soup can replace cream of chicken for a different twist.
Use Swiss cheese for a stronger, nuttier flavor or mozzarella for a milder melt.
For a lighter version, use light sour cream or plain yogurt and low-sodium soups.
Add cooked and drained vegetables like broccoli, peas, or sautéed mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze, assemble without the fried onion topping and freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Add topping fresh before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
