French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole
This cozy one pan meal brings the rich and savory taste of French onion soup to a creamy chicken and rice dinner.
recipesbynani.comIf you are looking for a simple dinner that the whole family will love, this is it. By combining the classic flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and fluffy rice, you get a comforting meal that comes together with very little effort. It is the perfect recipe for those busy weeknights when you want something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen.
My biggest tip for this dish is to make sure you seal your baking dish very well with foil. The steam trapped inside is exactly what cooks the rice to perfection and keeps the chicken juicy. Just be careful when you lift that foil, as there will be quite a bit of steam inside.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced to 1 inch thickness
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) French onion soup
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) beef broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In the baking dish, stir together the French onion soup, beef broth, and long grain rice until well combined.
- 3
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the rice mixture.
- 4
Spread the sour cream evenly over the top of each piece of chicken.
- 5
Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the chicken breasts.
- 6
Arrange the provolone cheese slices on top, then finish by sprinkling the crispy fried onions over everything.
- 7
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, making sure there are no gaps around the edges.
- 8
Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the rice is tender.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. When reheating, I like to add a tiny splash of beef broth to the container to keep the rice from drying out in the microwave.
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