Easy French Onion Chicken Casserole
French Onion Chicken Casserole is the most delicious remix of one of my favorite soups out there. The sweet onions are yummy with the juicy chicken breasts, and the delicious Swiss cheese. This dish is the ultimate date night main course that will have your entire family saying wow!
French Onion Chicken Bake
There is nothing more mouthwatering than the glorious melted cheese on classic French onion soup or refreshing French onion dip, but that isn’t enough for a meal!
I can’t blame you for trying to make that your entire supper though. I can never get enough of French onion soup either.
In trying to make soup a full meal, I put together this French onion chicken recipe to serve at your next get together with friends and family.
If you like this one, you will love my Biscuit and Gravy Casserole and my Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Both are rich and delicious! Like comfort food should be.
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Ingredients Needed
- Chicken – Cooked, shredded chicken is perfect. I love to use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor. Great with pork chops too!
- Mayonnaise – I always suggest using Duke’s mayonnaise, but any other mayo will be fine! Low fat or regular are both great.
- Sour cream – Sour cream is the secret ingredient to delicious creaminess! Regular works best but you can sub low fat or fat free. Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
- Heavy cream – Substitute half and half if needed.
- Caramelized onions – Caramelized onions can be done in a saucepan with about one tablespoon of olive oil per onion. At medium heat, stir every 30 seconds until golden brown.
- Beef bouillon granules – Alternatively, beef broth or broth concentrate (paste) will be just as good!
- Green beans – Choose French cut green beans if you can.
- Swiss cheese – Substitute Swiss cheese for shredded Parmesan cheese. Mozzarella cheese works in a pinch.
- Spices – Garlic powder, or minced garlic, and rubbed sage. Poultry seasoning works in a pinch.
- Grands Buttermilk Biscuits – Buttermilk is a classic, but any canned biscuits will do. You can also make your own.
- Kitchen Staples – Salt, black pepper, melted butter, cooking spray, chopped fresh parsley.
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How to Make French Onion Chicken Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and prep a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, bouillon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sage. Lastly mix in green beans and caramelized onions.
- Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish, then bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and evenly spread quarters of the rolls on top of the casserole. Brush with melted butter.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked and golden brown.
- Remove and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
How long does it last?
This casserole will keep great in the refrigerator for four to five days. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or store in an airtight container.
When you’re ready to serve, I always love to add a pat of butter to the top of the biscuit and some fresh parsley.
Can I freeze it?
The beauty of casseroles is that they freeze very well and are ready to serve after thawing then baking. This casserole is just the same!
French onion chicken casserole does great when frozen. This will be fine in your freezer for up to two months. Remember to wrap tightly and thaw before baking!
Can I substitute the buttermilk biscuits?
The biscuits are one of the ingredients that hold this recipe together, though you could certainly substitute them.
Some favorite ways of mine would be to go with classic French baguette slices, or brioche buns. You’ll be surprised how the sweet flavor of brioche adds to the recipe!
Serving Suggestions
This delicious casserole can best served with a side of carrots, a green rice casserole or a side salad.
Or, serve with this overnight no knead bread, or a French baguette to really hit home with the addictive flavor of French onion soup.
Tips for the Best Casserole
- Use cooking spray to avoid sticking and easy cleanup.
- Make a super easy version using cream of chicken soup!
- Lunch for tomorrow? Add a small tablespoon butter to the top of the biscuit to refresh that warm flavor.
- Leftover French onion chicken will be happy in an airtight container for up to five days or in the casserole dish with plastic wrap for up to four days.
- Prep ahead and it is perfect for a busy night.
- Leave off the biscuits and use cooked egg noodles or delicious french fried onions.
- Make and freeze in advance for up to two months to have a quick dinner ready to bake!
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French onion soup is a beloved soup, but not nearly as filling or tasty as french onion chicken casserole! This easy to make and great freezable casserole the whole family will love and have your hungry guests taking a second serving.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 cups french cut green beans
- 1.5 cups caramelized onions
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 16 ounce can Grands buttermilk biscuits
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, bouillon, salt, pepper, and sage.
- Toss to combine thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven, Top with sliced cheese, making sure to cover the whole top of the casserole.
- Cut the biscuits into quarters. Spread the biscuit quarters over the cheese, covering as much as possible.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the internal temperature of the dish as reached 165F.
- Remove and serve warm!
Notes
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I love that this casserole is a whole meal in one. The green beans make it delicious. And that biscuit topping is my favorite part!
Everyone loved it and devoured this! Thanks for an awesome recipe
My family loved, loved, loved this french onion chicken casserole! It is going to be made again and again.
A comfort food dish, I will be making again and again! Delish!
I love easy comfort food dishes and this one is on the top of our list! It’s so delicious and easy to put together.
I found this recipe on facebook and I knew I had to try it. French Onion Soup is my FAVORITE – so the casserole form was a must make! This was incredible and will go into our regular rotation – thank you!