French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

Here’s a comforting French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole recipe — creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from French onion soup mix. Perfect for a cozy dinner or potluck!

🧅 French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (not instant)

• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed French onion soup

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

• 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (optional for richer flavor)

• 1 envelope dry French onion soup mix

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: Crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Brown the chicken (optional but recommended):
   In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté until just browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Set aside.

3. Mix the base:
   In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Stir until fully mixed.

4. Assemble:
   Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Nestle the chicken pieces into the rice mixture. Sprinkle dry French onion soup mix evenly over the top.

5. Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.

6. Add cheese:
   Sprinkle the mozzarella and Swiss cheese on top and return to oven for 5–10 minutes, until melted and bubbly.

7. Optional: Top with crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes for crunch.

Tips:

• You can swap in rotisserie chicken (just stir in during assembly).

• Add sautéed mushrooms or green beans for extra veggies.

• Brown rice requires longer baking and more liquid.

Let me know if you’d like a slow cooker or one-skillet version!