French Onion Chicken Casserole

French Onion Chicken Casserole

This cheesy French onion chicken and rice bake takes less than 10 minutes to prep and also has less than 10 ingredients! This decadent French onion chicken casserole is still one of my most popular recipes. It's a comforting and decadent mashup of French onion soup with roasted chicken!

Ingredients

  • yellow onion

    thinly sliced

    1 small
  • can campbell’s french onion soup
    10.5 oz
  • can chicken or beef broth

    regular or low-sodium

    14.5 oz
  • long grain rice

    rinsed and drained

    1 ½ c
  • butter

    cut into slices

    ¼ c
  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1/2-inch thick

    2 lb
  • shredded cheese

    mozzarella or an italian cheese blend

    1 ½ c
  • packet lipton onion soup mix
    1 oz
  • french’s crispy fried onions
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    To a 13”x9” baking dish, whisk together sliced onion, French onion soup, broth and rice.

  3. 3

    Disperse butter on top followed by the chicken. Sprinkle the cheese and onion soup mix on top.

  4. 4

    Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hour 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Carefully remove the foil. Evenly distribute the fried onion pieces on top.

  6. 6

    Bake an additional 15 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, ensure the chicken has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

French Onion Chicken Casserole

French Onion Chicken Casserole

390 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, deeply savory dish that feels gourmet but comes together with minimal effort? This French Onion Chicken Casserole is your answer, bringing together the beloved flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and rice in one easy bake. This recipe has consistently been a favorite, and for good reason—it’s pure comfort in a pan.

What makes this French onion chicken casserole truly special is its incredible simplicity and the clever fusion of flavors. With less than 10 ingredients and under 10 minutes of prep time, you get a decadent main course that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. It’s a brilliant mashup that captures the rich, sweet, and savory essence of French onion soup, all while delivering a hearty chicken and rice dinner.

Expect a deeply satisfying, cheesy experience with every spoonful. The tender chicken bakes beautifully with long grain rice, absorbing the savory notes from the French onion soup and broth. You'll encounter sweet, caramelized hints from the thinly sliced yellow onion and a delightful texture contrast from the crispy fried onions scattered throughout. The melty mozzarella or Italian cheese blend brings everything together in a comforting, golden-brown crust, making for a truly indulgent meal that weighs in at 390 calories per serving.

This versatile chicken casserole offers a few easy ways to customize it to your liking. Feel free to use either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, depending on your preference for lean or richer meat. When selecting your broth, you have the option of regular or low-sodium chicken or beef broth to control the overall saltiness. The recipe also allows for using mozzarella or an Italian cheese blend, so pick your favorite for that perfect cheesy top.

This hearty French Onion Chicken Casserole is a fantastic main course for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion when you need a comforting, flavorful meal that practically cooks itself. Serve it warm straight from the oven as a standalone dish.

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