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Golden French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake topped with crispy onions in a rustic casserole dish.

Cozy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake with Crispy Onions


  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This hearty casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy French onion sauce topped with golden crispy onions for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s a simple one-pan bake perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 packet french onion soup mix
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

    2. In a large bowl whisk together cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and french onion soup mix until smooth

    3. Stir uncooked rice into the soup mixture until all grains are coated

    4. Pour the rice and sauce into the prepared baking dish and arrange chicken breasts on top

    5. Season chicken with salt, pepper and optional garlic powder and thyme

    6. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F

    7. Remove foil and evenly sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top

    8. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until onions are golden and crunchy

    9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 55 minutes
    • Category: casserole
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 casserole serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 900
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 7
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 85

    Keywords: french onion chicken, rice bake, crispy onions, comfort food, one pan meal, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, family meal