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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 dish filled with creamy flavors and topped with crispy onions, perfect for family dinners.
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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 Casserole
  • 2 cups cooked white rice can swap with brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken use rotisserie or leftover turkey
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup low-sodium or homemade alternatives
  • 1 can French onion soup infuses classic onion flavor
  • 1 cup sour cream substitute with dairy-free yogurt if needed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Swiss) mozzarella for mildness, Swiss for nuttiness
  • 1 cup French fried onions split into portions for cooking and topping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder enhances savory taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder adds subtle onion flavor
  • to taste salt & black pepper adjust according to preference
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley adds color and brightness

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Add half of the French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until creamy.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Transfer the mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the center is hot.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining French fried onions on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until topping is golden brown.
  6. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized by using turkey instead of chicken or making it vegetarian by adding more vegetables.

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