French Onion Chicken Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 ½ cups beef broth (or water)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Swiss for a sharper taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Sauté onions:
   In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Mix base:
   In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, and shredded chicken. Stir well to combine.
4. Assemble:
   Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Top with the caramelized onions and remaining cheese.
5. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Garnish and serve:
   Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Would you like a version with brown rice or rotisserie chicken too?