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Creamy chicken and rice casserole served on a white plate with steamed broccoli and casserole dish in the background.
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Onion Soup Mix Chicken and Rice

A creamy, comforting casserole made with tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, savory soups, and classic onion soup mix baked together for an easy, family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, onion soup mix, rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Sara

Ingredients

  • Shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Minute Rice
  • 1 can cream of chicken with herbs soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix dry

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add uncooked rice, soups, and chicken broth. Whisk together.
  • Pour mixture into the baking dish.
  • Add chicken on top.
  • Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over chicken.
  • Cover the contents tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

  • Use leftover chicken - This recipe offers a delicious way to use up any leftover chicken you have on hand.
  • Use Minute Rice for best results - Minute rice cooks quickly and absorbs the creamy soups and broth perfectly in this casserole, helping the dish bake evenly without needing extra cook time.
  • Seal tightly with foil - It’s important to tightly cover the pan with foil before baking. This traps the steam inside so that the rice cooks properly.
  • Let it sit after baking - Allow the dish to sit for 5-10 minutes after you take it out of the oven. This allows the flavors to further absorb into the rice.
  • Spread the rice evenly in the pan - Make sure the rice mixture is evenly distributed in the baking dish before adding the chicken so it cooks uniformly and doesn’t leave any dry spots.
  • Shred chicken into similar-sized pieces - Keeping the chicken pieces fairly even helps it heat through consistently and ensures every bite has a balanced mix of chicken and rice.
  • Check liquid levels if doubling the recipe - If you double the recipe or use a deeper dish, you may need a splash of extra broth to ensure the rice cooks fully and stays tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg