{"id":206166,"date":"2025-11-19T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/one-bite-of-this-creamy-chicken-bake-and-youll-know-why-its-a-keeper-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T13:00:00","slug":"one-bite-of-this-creamy-chicken-bake-and-youll-know-why-its-a-keeper-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/one-bite-of-this-creamy-chicken-bake-and-youll-know-why-its-a-keeper-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"One Bite of This Creamy Chicken Bake and You\u2019ll Know Why It\u2019s a Keeper &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"My French Onion Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with rich onion flavor. An easy family dinner that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights and always a crowd favorite.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Creamy, cheesy<\/strong>, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is <strong>comfort food at its best<\/strong>! Inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">French onion soup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-dip\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">dip<\/a>, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked French onion chicken casserole in a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-320716\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked French onion chicken casserole in a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-320716\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Why This is a Comfort Food Upgrade<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheesy Comfort, Made Easy:<\/strong>\u00a0Creamy shredded chicken and melty cheese come together in one simple, cozy casserole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hassle-Free Dinner:<\/strong>\u00a0Uses just 7 simple ingredients and comes together in less than 10 minutes, perfect for busy nights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-Dish Wonder:<\/strong>\u00a0Little cleanup, big comfort! Everything gets mixed together in one bowl, then baked in one pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-french-onion-chicken-casserole-ingredients\">French Onion Chicken Casserole Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-320827\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-320827\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsFrenchOnionChickenCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>French Onion Dip:<\/strong>\u00a0You can use pre-mixed French onion dip. If you do, omit the sour cream and onion soup mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condensed Soup &amp; Mix:<\/strong> Use low-sodium or no-salt versions, or make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/onion-soup-mix\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">onion soup mix<\/a> to control salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemade Soup:<\/strong> Swap canned cream of chicken for a <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-cream-chicken-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade version<\/a> to cut sodium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken:<\/strong> Rotisserie chicken works great (Costco\u2019s is perfect), or cook <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-frozen-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">frozen breasts in the Instant Pot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Veggies:<\/strong> Stir in 1\u20132 cups of veggies like green beans, peas, broccoli, or saut\u00e9ed mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-french-onion-chicken-casserole-recipe\">French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>This\u00a0dish comes together in just\u00a0three easy steps! Quick prep, minimal cleanup, and major flavor make it an epic weeknight or make ahead meal.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Mix Ingredients:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00baF, then spray a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/pyrex-9-34-x13-34-glass-deep-casserole-dish-with-lid-sage-green\/-\/A-88156166#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">9 x 13-inch baking dish<\/a> with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Add\u00a0the shredded chicken,\u00a0sour cream,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-cream-chicken-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cream of chicken soup<\/a>,\u00a0French onion soup,\u00a0Swiss cheese, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/onion-soup-mix\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">onion soup mix<\/a>\u00a0to a large bowl. Mix to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and bubbling around the edges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top, Bake<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>, and Serve:<\/strong>\u00a0Add the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/french-fried-onions-6oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78785024#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">French-frie<\/span>d onions<\/a> evenly to the top, then bake for 5-10 more minutes. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320829\" alt=\"Casserole ingredients all added to a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320829\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320829\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Casserole ingredients all added to a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320829\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320828\" alt=\"Ingredients all mixed together and added to a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-320828\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320828\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients all mixed together and added to a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-320828\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320830\" alt=\"Picture of french onion chicken casserole in the oven with crispy onions added to the top. \" class=\"wp-image-320830\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320830\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of french onion chicken casserole in the oven with crispy onions added to the top. \" class=\"wp-image-320830\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrenchOnionChickenCasserole-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crispy Onions:<\/strong>\u00a0To prevent burning, add the fried onions during the last 5\u201310 minutes of baking. If making ahead or freezing, keep the onions off until ready to bake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1.jpg&amp;description=French Onion Chicken Casserole\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"319641\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-319642\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"319642\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-754601039\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-754601039\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-319642-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-319642-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"319642\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-319642-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-319642-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">4 cups cooked, shredded chicken<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup sour cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion soup<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 \u00bc cup shredded Swiss cheese<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 envelope onion soup mix<\/span> to a large bowl and mix to combine. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-319642-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the chicken mixture evenly to the prepared baking dish. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-319642-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and bubbling around the edges. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-319642-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-319642-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 \u00bd cups French-fried onions<\/span> to the top and bake for 5-10 more minutes. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-319642-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage &amp; Make Ahead Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\"><strong>Storage: <\/strong>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in 30-second microwave intervals.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\"><strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"135\">Make Ahead:<\/strong> Assemble up to 24 hours in advance or freeze for up to 3 months. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (and foil if freezing). Thaw overnight before baking uncovered at 350\u00b0F for 35\u201340 minutes, adding crispy onions in the last 5\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-319642-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">411<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">90<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1093<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">428<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">416<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">206<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Plated French onion chicken casserole with a side of green beans. \" class=\"wp-image-320718\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Plated French onion chicken casserole with a side of green beans. \" class=\"wp-image-320718\" title=\"Creamy, cheesy, and packed with shredded chicken, this\u00a0French onion chicken casserole\u00a0is comfort food at its best! Inspired by French onion soup and dip, it\u2019s topped with crispy fried onions for a crunchy finish.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"French Onion Chicken Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/french-onion-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-easy-casserole-recipes\">More Easy Casserole Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Love this dish? 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