French Onion Chicken Rice Bake: A Comforting Family Delight
French Onion Chicken Rice Bake is a cozy family favorite that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and rich onion soup for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice and French onion soup.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, then slice into strips.
- In a baking dish, layer the rice mixture and top with chicken strips. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade fried onions on top before baking.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg