Description
French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, skillfully blending tender chicken, savory rice, and sweet caramelized onions into a rich, one-pan meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering homestyle flavors that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy texture and cheesy topping, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can be customized to fit your taste preferences. Whether served in individual portions or as a hearty centerpiece, this casserole is sure to warm hearts and fill stomachs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the sliced onions until caramelized (about 10–12 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheese until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with caramelized onions and remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg