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A golden, cheesy French Onion Chicken Rice Bake topped with crispy fried onions in a baking dish.
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French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup long -grain white rice, uncooked
  • 10.5 oz canned condensed French onion soup
  • 1.5 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces until browned but not fully cooked through.
  • In the prepared baking dish, stir together the uncooked rice, condensed French onion soup, chicken broth, and black pepper.
  • Add the seared chicken to the rice mixture and ensure the rice is evenly submerged in the liquid.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent steam from escaping.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese and crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
  • Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the onions are toasted.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the rice to set.