French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often cheaper.

french onion soup

🥗Healthier: homemade onion broth

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium.

Shred the entire rotisserie chicken into a large bowl, yielding about 4 cups.

Add 2 ten and a half ounce cans of cream of chicken soup to the bowl.

Add 2 cups of French onion dip to the mixture.

Stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese, using either sharp or mild, based on preference.

Add 4 cups of cooked white rice to the bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and mix everything together until well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Top the mixture with french fried onions.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the top looks golden and bubbly.

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