French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole
French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that features tender chicken breasts baked with creamy rice and a rich onion-infused sauce. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night in, this one-pot wonder combines the savory goodness of French onion soup with the creaminess of mushroom soup. With easy prep and minimal cleanup, it’s destined to become a staple in your meal rotation. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses for an added twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth; stir until well mixed.
- Pour half the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour remaining rice mixture over chicken to cover completely.
- Sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top for added flavor.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top, then bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg