Creamy and cheesyAnd this French Onion Chicken Casserole with shredded chicken. Best comfort food! Inspired by French onion soups and dips, it’s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.
Why This Is a Comfort Food Upgrade
- Cheap comfort, simplicity:Creamy shredded chicken and melty cheese come together in one simple, cozy casserole.
- Hassle-free dinner:It uses just 7 simple ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights.
- One culinary wonder:Little organization, big comfort! Mix all ingredients in one bowl and bake in one pan.
French Onion Chicken Casserole Ingredients
- French Onion Dip:You can use premixed French onion dip. If so, skip the sour cream and onion soup mix.
- Concentrated Soups & Mixes: Control the salt by using low-salt or no-salt versions or by making your own onion soup mix.
- Homemade Soup: Swap out canned creamed chicken for a homemade version to cut back on sodium.
- chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great (Costco is perfect). Or, cook frozen breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Add vegetables: Stir in 1 to 2 cups of vegetables such as green beans, peas, broccoli, or sautéed mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
This dish is ready in just 3 steps! Quick prep, minimal cleanup, and staple flavors make for a great weeknight meal or meal prep ahead of time.
- Mixed ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F, then spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Combine shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, Swiss cheese, and onion soup mix in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- baking: Spread chicken mixture evenly in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbling around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
- top, bakeAnd posted:addition french friesd Spread the onions evenly over the top and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
Crispy Onions:To prevent burning, add fried onions during the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling. If making ahead or freezing, leave the onions out until ready to bake.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
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equipment
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1 9 x 13 inch baking dishor 3-quart baking dish.
ingredient
- 4 cup cooked and chopped chicken 3-4 breasts or 1 large rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cream
- 1 (10.5 ounces) Condensed Chicken Cream Soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces) Can I have French onion soup?
- 1 ¼ cup shredded swiss cheese Or Gruyere cheese
- 1 envelope onion soup mix About 3 spoons
- 2 ½ cup French Fried Onions Approximately 1 6-ounce package
guideline
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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add 4 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can (10.5 ounces) concentrated cream of chicken soup, 1 can (10.5 ounces) French onion soup, 1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheeseand 1 bag onion soup mix Place in a large bowl and stir to combine.
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Add chicken mixture evenly to prepared baking dish.
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Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbling around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
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add 2 ½ cups French fried onions Turn it up and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
memo
- save: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Stay ahead: Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead or frozen for up to 3 months. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (if freezing, use foil). After thawing overnight, bake uncovered at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, adding crispy onions for the last 5 to 10 minutes.
nutrition
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