French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole

French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole is my family's favorite casserole. Lean ground chicken, a cream soup base, french onion flavors, sour cream, green beans, cheese, and a crispy onion topping make great use of pantry ingredients!

Do you have meals that are not super healthy, but are go to dinners because they are quick, easy, and your kids will eat them without a fight? *raises both hands high*  

This casserole is so hearty and delicious. It is full of flavor, cheesy, and the onions on top are delicious. The rice also cooks as the casserole cook-super easy! The casserole reheats really well and is tasty the next day.

I originally posted this recipe in 2018, but it needed a little update and I was so excited to share it with you again!

This is a recipe I made to use up some pantry items and my children loved it. I usually have it in our rotation of casseroles each month, and the kids (and my husband and I) always get excited to eat it.

I like to add green beans, and I normally serve it with a green veggie or a side salad. However, I think everyone's favorite part is the crispy onions on top!

I went through a period of time when I was not using quick ingredients, but since the boys are a little older I have learned that when you can count on the kids eating a meal you need to roll with it.

I am lucky because I have two veggie lovers, but they are also pretty typical kids and like comfort style food. We really try to mix it up at our house so we get a lot of fresh, but can mix in the prepackaged ingredients when we are in a pinch. Plus, in all honestly, I find that these ingredients work the best in casseroles to get those rich savory flavors.  

Plus, these days, meals that can come from the pantry and a major plus in my house!

What do you need to make French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole?

• ground chicken
• french onion condensed soup
• cream of chicken condensed soup
• sour cream
• ground black pepper
• garlic powder
• french cut green beans, drained
• reduced sodium chicken broth
• uncooked rice
• cheddar cheese
• crunchy onion toppers (like French's or comparable brand)
• 9x13 Baking Dish (this casserole dish is so pretty!)
• Mixing Bowls

How do I make French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole?

1. Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with PAM and set aside. In a large rimmed skillet, cook the ground chicken till it is no longer pink. While chicken cooks, stir together both soups, pepper, garlic powder, sour cream, broth and green beans in a mixing bowl and set aside. Add the rice to the skillet with the cooked ground chicken. Stir in the contents of the mixing bowl. Gently pour into a baking dish and spread evenly to make sure the rice is evenly distributed.
3. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Top with crunchy onions and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Looking for more delicious and easy casserole recipes?

Cheesy Ham Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken Tamale Casserole

Bacon Pierogi Bake

Italian Chicken Potato and Green Bean Bake

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French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Course Main Course

Servings 8

Ingredients

 

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• 1 lb ground chicken
• 10.5 oz can french onion condensed soup
• 10.5 oz can cream of chicken condensed soup
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 15 oz can french cut green beans, drained
• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• ¾ cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 6 oz container crunchy onion toppers (like French's or comparable brand)

Instructions

 

• Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with PAM and set aside. In a large rimmed skillet, cook the ground chicken till it is no longer pink. While chicken cooks, stir together both soups, pepper, garlic powder, sour cream, broth and green beans in a mixing bowl and set aside. Add the rice to the skillet with the cooked ground chicken. Stir in the contents of the mixing bowl. Gently pour into a baking dish and spread evenly to make sure the rice is evenly distributed.
• Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Top with crunchy onions and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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This post was originally published in 2018 and was updated in 2020 for reader enhancement and enjoyment.