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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Creamy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Nights

A comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake with tender chicken, creamy textures, and a crunchy topping, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Substitute with brown rice for added fiber.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken can save time.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Low-sodium options work well.
  • 1 can French Onion Soup Homemade or low-sodium canned versions are recommended.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Replace with plain dairy-free yogurt for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese Choose Mozzarella for a mild taste or Swiss for nuttiness.
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions Feel free to use extra for more flavor.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cooked white rice, shredded cooked 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 until well incorporated.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
  5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the casserole a day in advance for convenience. Use leftover rice to maintain texture and freeze without the topping for easy storage.

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