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Chicken Casserole Recipe – Easy Family Dinner Idea

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Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dinner packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy soup, tender rice, and a rich topping of melted cheese and crispy onions. Perfect for family meals, potlucks, or cozy summer nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupscooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 ½ cupslong-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1(10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1(10.5 oz) can French onion soup
  • 1 ¾ cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cupFrench fried onions (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, and chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Stir in uncooked rice, garlic powder, black pepper, and shredded rotisserie chicken until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
  5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  7. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly, and rice is tender.
  8. For added crunch, sprinkle French fried onions on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help set the texture.
Substitute brown rice, but increase baking time by 15–20 minutes.
For a gluten-free version, ensure soups and fried onions are certified gluten-free.
Add a dash of cayenne or jalapeños for a spicy twist.

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