Name: French Onion Chicken Rice Bake Creamy Irresistible Savory 7
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 2½ cups chicken broth; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss-style cheese; 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Description

French Onion Chicken Rice Bake: a cozy, creamy one-pan dinner inspired by French onion soup, featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, caramelized onions, and melty cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2½ cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss-style cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until soft and lightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, uncooked rice, caramelized onions, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 8–10 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
For a lighter version, use half the cheese or opt for a lower-fat cheese.
To make ahead, assemble (without cheese) and refrigerate; bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner, Casserole
Method: Bake
Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)

Keywords: French Onion Chicken Rice Bake, French onion soup-inspired chicken bake, creamy chicken rice casserole, onion chicken bake