Description
A simple and delicious French Onion Chicken Rice Bake that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender chicken, savory French onion flavors, and fluffy rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Brown chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add rice, water, and French onion soup mix. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the rice mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place chicken on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sauté sliced onions with the rice.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy french onion chicken rice bake, weeknight dinner, chicken rice casserole