Description

This Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting and flavorful casserole perfect for family dinners. Combining tender shredded chicken, creamy soups, sour cream, cheese, and crispy French fried onions over fluffy cooked rice, it bakes to a bubbly, golden perfection that everyone will love. It’s an easy, hearty dish that makes great use of leftovers and is customizable with different cheese or soup choices.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 cups cooked white rice (Substitute with brown rice for nuttiness)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (Use rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey)
1 can cream of chicken soup (Low-sodium or homemade alternatives)
1 can French onion soup
1 cup sour cream (Dairy-free yogurt can be used)
1 cup shredded cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss)
1 ½ cups French fried onions (Divide for topping and inside the casserole)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley (For garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large mixing bowl to combine your ingredients.
Mix Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it. Spread the mixture evenly to ensure consistent baking.
Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes until the edges start to bubble and it is heated through.
Add Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions evenly on top.
Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. This step crisps up the topping nicely.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Chicken Rice Bake.

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute white rice with brown rice for added fiber and nuttiness.
Use low-sodium or homemade cream of chicken and French onion soups to control salt content.
Dairy-free yogurt can replace sour cream for a lactose-free option.
Mozzarella cheese offers a milder taste while Swiss cheese adds a nuttier flavor to the dish.
Leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey works well and adds flavor to the bake.
French fried onions provide a crispy texture contrast; add half inside the casserole and half on top for the best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American