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French Onion Chicken Rice: The Ultimate Cozy Weeknight Bake

French Onion Chicken Rice: The Ultimate Cozy Weeknight Bake

This cozy bake transforms classic soup flavors into a hearty, family-friendly meal featuring tender chicken and savory rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice fluffy
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken rotisserie
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup condensed
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup French Onion Soup canned
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder dried
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder dried
  • to taste Salt fine
  • to taste Black Pepper ground
For the Creamy Layer
  • 1 cup Sour Cream full-fat
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese shredded
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions divided
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley fresh

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-Inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even bake.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, and both soups until well incorporated.
  3. Fold in the sour cream, shredded cheese, and one cup of the fried onions for internal crunch.
  4. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring for 2 minutes to distribute flavors.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the center is hot.
  7. Top with the remaining fried onions and bake for 5 more minutes until the topping is golden.
  8. Rest the dish for 5 minutes then garnish with fresh parsley before serving to your hungry family.

Notes

For the best results, ensure your rice is fully chilled before mixing to prevent a mushy texture. You can assemble this dish up to 24 hours in advance, but wait to add the fried onion topping until the final minutes of baking to maintain maximum crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat in the oven to restore the crispy topping.