French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

 French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2 cups cooked white rice

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 packet dry French onion soup mix

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, French onion soup mix, mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of crispy fried onions.

3. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.

4. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

5. Top with the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions.

6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.