Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of French Onion Chicken Rice, a delightful casserole that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and rich soups, all topped with gooey cheese and crispy fried onions. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, sure to impress family and friends alike. With its savory blend of French onion soup and cream of chicken soup, every bite offers a satisfying texture and taste. Serve it as a hearty main course that pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
- 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
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, mozzarella or Swiss cheese, 1 cup of fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour in the mixture evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg