French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

Here’s a cozy French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole that blends the flavors of French onion soup with a creamy chicken and rice bake:

🥘 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed, rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or another cream of chicken if you prefer)

• 2 cups beef broth (gives that French onion depth)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup (condensed or regular)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Swiss/Provolone for more classic French onion flavor)

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: Crispy fried onions (for topping)

🍲 Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt.

   • Cook slowly, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized (about 20–25 minutes).

2. Mix the base

   • In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, French onion soup, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble the casserole

   • Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

   • Spread rice mixture evenly.

   • Top with cooked chicken.

   • Scatter caramelized onions over the chicken.

4. Bake

   • Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60–70 minutes, until rice is tender.

   • Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

   • Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Finish

   • Top with crispy fried onions (optional) and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.