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French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe

Calories380 kcal
Carbohydrates33 g
Fat11 g
Protein36 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts - (cut into 4 fillets)
  • 1 medium yellow onion - (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice - (uncooked)
  • 1 cup fat free milk
  • ⅓ cup fat free chicken broth
  • 1 10oz can cream of chicken soup - (98% fat free)
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • ½ cup swiss cheese - (shredded)
  • 2 scallions - (chopped)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bow, combine the rice, onions, milk, broth, cream of chicken soup, and onion soup mix. Stir well.
  • In another bowl, toss the chicken breast fillets with olive oil, making sure to coat evenly. Then season with onion powder, sat, and pepper.
  • Pour the rice mixture into the baking dish. Nestle the chicken into the rice. Cover with foil, and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring once, halfway through.
  • Remove foil, top with the Swiss cheese, and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top with scallions before serving.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 chicken fillet and 1/2 cup of rice
 

Nutrition

Calories: 380 kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 33 g (11%)Protein: 36 g (72%)Fat: 11 g (17%)Saturated Fat: 3 g (19%)Cholesterol: 84 mg (28%)Sodium: 604 mg (26%)Potassium: 277 mg (8%)Fiber: 1.5 g (6%)Sugar: 4 g (4%)Calcium: 170 mg (17%)Iron: 5.6 mg (31%)