Description
French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a creamy, cheesy, one-dish casserole made with shredded chicken, rice, savory soups, and topped with crispy fried onions. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1½ cups French fried onions, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked 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 pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining ½ cup of French fried onions, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until onions are golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella/Swiss for Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a cheese blend.
- Use cream of mushroom or homemade white sauce if cream of chicken isn’t available.
- Replace chicken with turkey or beef for variation.
- Add cooked veggies like peas, spinach, or bell pepper for more nutrition.
- Use low-sodium soups and reduce salt for a lower-sodium version.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake (add a few extra minutes when baking cold).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
