French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Upgrade
This French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole is an easy and delicious comfort food that brings a gourmet twist to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, French onion soup, sautéed onions, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or a vegetarian alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes