It doesn’t get more delicious than caramelized onions and melty cheese.
Grant Webster
Twists on classicFrench onion souphave been going viral recently and for good reason.
We loved theFrench onion pastarecipe that made its rounds on TikTok.
Credit:Grant Webster
And now, there’s a new iteration we can’t get enough of.
French onion chicken casserole is rich, creamy, and totally indulgent.
The recipe earned rave reviews from our tasters.
One called it, “the best chicken dish I’ve had this year.”
Here’s how to make French onion chicken casserole at home.
It’s also delicious over pasta, rice, or a baked potato to soak up the creamy sauce.
If you like a little heat, it’s great with a few dashes of hot sauce.
)containersour cream
2Tbsp.choppedfresh Italian parsley
1/4cupall-purpose flour
1/2tsp.kosher salt
1/2tsp.ground black pepper
1(14.5-oz.
)canreduced-sodium chicken broth
1cupfrozen sweet peas
4oz.Gruyere cheese, shredded (1cup)
1(2.8-oz.
)pkg.French fried onions
Directions
Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease a 2- to 2 1/2-qt.
Cook Onion
In an extra-large skillet, heat butter over medium.
Add onion and garlic, toss to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Uncover skillet and increase heat to medium high.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Prep Chicken
Meanwhile, remove and chop meat from the chicken.
You should have 3 1/2 to 4 cups.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, and parsley; set aside.
Add Broth
Sprinkle onion mixture with flour, salt, and pepper.
Cook and stir over medium 1 minute.
Add broth; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Assemble
Add onion mixture to the chicken mixture, stir to combine.
Transfer to prepared dish.
Top with cheese and French-fried onions.
Bake
Bake until bubbly at the edges, about 30 minutes.
Leave off the onions and cheese.
You may need to adjust the baking time if the dish is still frozen in the center.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.