Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Bake Your Family Will Love Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice (substitute with brown rice for nuttiness)
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey works well)
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (low-sodium or homemade alternative)
• 1 can French onion soup
• 1 cup sour cream (dairy-free yogurt can be used as substitute)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (Mozzarella for milder taste or Swiss for nuttier flavor)
• 1 cup 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)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large mixing bowl for combining the ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, stir together 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 until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it, spreading evenly to ensure uniform cooking.

4. 4

   First Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and heated through.

5. 5

   Add Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions evenly on top of the bake.

6. 6

   Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the topping.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.