French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with French onion flavor, this easy chicken rice casserole is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry French onion soup mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, French onion soup mix, mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of crispy fried onions.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.
- Spread in dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add toppings: Top with the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
