Description
French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a comforting one‑dish dinner that blends shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and savory French onion soup with melted cheese and a crispy hash brown topping. This easy, family‑friendly casserole delivers rich, caramelized flavor and a golden crust in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy rice and tender chicken absorb the soup’s deep onion taste, while the cheese creates a gooey layer. Serve warm with a simple green salad or steamed veget
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or mozzarella)
- 1 cup crispy hash browns
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully heat while you prepare the ingredients.
- In a large bowl combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, and the entire can of French onion soup; stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper (and optional smoked beef seasoning), then give it one more gentle stir.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture to a greased 9‑by‑13‑inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, then add the crispy hash browns as a final topping.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the hash brown topping is golden brown; cover loosely with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- toast hash browns in a skillet with butter before adding. Substitute brown rice or smoked beef for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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