French Onion Chicken Rice
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
1 cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
1½ cups French fried onions, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, 1 cup of French fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the mixture evenly into it.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup French fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.