Description
This cozy Chicken Onion Soup Rice Casserole is the kind of meal that makes everyone pause mid-bite and go, “Wow.” It’s packed with juicy chicken, tender rice, and a velvety sauce that brings it all together under a golden blanket of melted cheese and crispy fried onions. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you just need a big, warm helping of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice – the hearty base that absorbs all the creamy goodness
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken – rotisserie works perfectly for convenience and flavor
Creamy Goodness
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup – adds body and savory flavor
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup – brings that irresistible caramelized onion depth
- 1 cup sour cream – gives a luscious tang that balances the richness
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese – melts into a dreamy, gooey layer
Toppings & Seasoning
- 1½ cups French fried onions, divided – part goes inside for crunch, part on top for that golden crown
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder – for a subtle savory kick
- ½ teaspoon onion powder – to enhance the onion flavor even more
- Salt & black pepper – adjust to taste
- Chopped parsley – for a fresh pop of color right before serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven.
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when your casserole is.
- Combine everything.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cooked rice, shredded chicken, both soups, sour cream, shredded cheese, 1 cup of the French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything’s evenly coated and creamy.
- Get it ready to bake.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly inside.
- Bake it up.
- Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until it’s bubbling around the edges and smells amazing.
- Add the crunch.
- Take it out, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of fried onions evenly on top, and return it to the oven for another 5 minutes—just long enough for that topping to turn golden brown.
- Finish and serve.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm. The creamy filling paired with the crispy onion topping is pure perfection.
Notes
- Use cold rice: Chilled, cooked rice holds its texture better and won’t turn mushy when baked.
- Go for fresh chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken or home-cooked chicken breast gives a juicier bite.
- Want extra flavor? Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for gentle heat, or swap mozzarella for Swiss to get a nuttier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 22 g