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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Delicious French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 or substitute with brown rice
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken use rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup low-sodium or homemade alternatives recommended
  • 1 can French Onion Soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or substitute with dairy-free yogurt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss)
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions use in mixture and as topping
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Add 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly and leveling the top.
  4. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes until edges are bubbling.
  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool slightly, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared in advance and refrigerates well. Customize it by using different proteins or adding vegetables as needed.

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