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Cozy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Quick Family Dinners

Cozy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake for Quick Family Dinners

A delightful mix of chicken, fluffy rice, and rich soups, surely to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice or brown rice for nuttiness and added fiber
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken leftover rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup or low-sodium options for a healthier twist
  • 1 can French Onion Soup for rich onion flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss) use mozzarella for mildness or Swiss for nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions divide for mixing and topping
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Stir in the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of French fried onions. Mix gently until blended.
  3. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter and evenly spread the rice and chicken mixture into the dish.
  4. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until edges are bubbling and the center is hot.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheating can be done in the oven for the best results.

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