Description
French onion chicken and rice bake brings classic French comfort to your dinner table. Caramelized onions, tender chicken, and creamy rice combine in one pan for a deliciously satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups (approximately 340 grams) cooked chopped chicken
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (336 grams) instant white rice
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (227 grams) refrigerated sour cream French onion dip
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) chicken broth
Topping:
- ½ cup (30 grams) French fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a moderate temperature, preparing a spacious rectangular baking vessel with a light cooking spray coating to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the rice foundation by rapidly boiling water and incorporating instant rice, allowing it to absorb liquid completely and transform into fluffy grains within five minutes.
- Create a harmonious mixture by blending tender shredded chicken with creamy condensed soup, tangy sour cream, robust French onion dip, sharp cheddar cheese, and rich chicken broth, ensuring each ingredient melds seamlessly with the cooked rice.
- Transfer the luxurious chicken and rice concoction into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface to create a uniform layer.
- Crown the casserole with a generous scattering of crispy French fried onions, which will provide a delightful textural contrast and golden-brown aesthetic.
- Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the cheese melts into a glistening surface and the edges bubble with appetizing promise, typically requiring 20-25 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest momentarily before serving, ensuring each portion captures the rich, comforting essence of this hearty meal.
Notes
- Creamy, cheesy textures blend seamlessly with crispy French fried onion topping, creating a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg