French Onion Chicken & Rice Casserole

Tender chicken baked on top of creamy, savory French onion rice, topped with melty provolone cheese and crispy fried onions.

By @stephgigliotti

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet French onion soup mix
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup crispy fried onions
• 0 chopped fresh parsley (amount not specified)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, combine 1 cup of uncooked rice, 2 cups of beef broth, and 1 packet of French onion soup mix. Stir well to combine.
3. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture in the skillet.
4. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the oven and uncover. Place 4 slices of provolone cheese on top of the chicken breasts.
6. Sprinkle 1 cup of crispy fried onions over the cheese and chicken.
7. Return the skillet to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired (amount not specified).
10. Serve the French Onion Chicken & Rice Casserole hot and enjoy!