FRENCH ONION CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 6 people

This French onion, chicken and rice bake have been a favourite and a staple at my house for years! It’s made with chicken, French onion dip, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, rice, and French fried onions. For this recipe, I use rotisserie chicken. You can use leftover cooked chicken, simply chop it. This is another easy meal that you can make in less than thirty minutes. It’s a simple, quick, and delicious weeknight dinner that your entire family will love! Leftovers are also amazing the next day. Make sure to give this filling French onion, chicken and rice bake a try very soon. This will surely make your day!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 c. cooked chopped chicken, about half of a rotisserie chicken
• 2 c. instant white rice
• 1 c. refrigerated sour cream French onion dip
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ c. chicken broth
• ½ c. French Fried Onions
• 1 (10.75 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
• 2 c. water

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using cooking spray, grease a 9 x 13-inch pan, and set aside.

Step 2: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Then, add the instant rice, cover the pan, and turn the heat off. Let it stand for about 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Step 3: Place the chicken, chicken soup, French onion dip, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, and cooked rice in a large bowl. Mix well until combined, then spread the mixture into the prepared pan. On top, sprinkle the French fried onions.

Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and bubbly.

Notes:

• Swap the minute rice and water with 4 cups of any cooked rice.
• You can make this ahead and simply keep it in the fridge or freeze it for later.
• Thaw completely in the fridge before baking as instructed.
• Feel free to substitute the dip with sour cream and 1 tbsp onion mix.