French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
Description
This French Onion Chicken Casserole brings together shredded cooked chicken, chopped celery (which can be swapped with French-style green beans), shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and canned cream of chicken soup. These ingredients form a creamy base when mixed and baked. The casserole bakes in a 9x13 dish, uncovered, for 30 minutes, then is topped with French fried onions and baked briefly again to add a golden, crunchy layer. The almonds incorporated inside give added texture without overwhelming the creamy consistency.
The flavor balances creamy richness with the savory cheese and a mild crunch from both the slivered almonds and the fried onions on top. The fried onions finish the casserole with a distinctive onion flavor and a textural accent. This dish can fit well into a weeknight meal or potluck offering.
Allowing the casserole to stand for 5-10 minutes after baking helps it set for easier serving and improved flavor melding. Using either celery or green beans offers slight variation in texture and freshness depending on preference. The fried onions are added at the end to retain their crispness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken chopped, cooked
- 1 cup celery chopped (or french style green beans)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup almonds slivered
- 6 oz fried onions French's brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir celery, cheese, sour cream, mayo and cream of chicken. Add chicken and almonds. Spoon into dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle fried onion and cook another 5 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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