Description
French Onion Chicken Rice is a hearty and satisfying casserole dish that combines cooked white rice, shredded chicken, creamy soups, cheese, and crispy fried onions, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Components
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
Soups and Dairy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Toppings and Seasonings
- 1½ cups French fried onions, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rice, 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.
- Prepare Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly around the edges.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle remaining French fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley, then serve hot.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure rice is fully cooked and chilled before mixing to prevent mushiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
