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Lattice-Topped French Onion and Chicken Rice Bake

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Feb 27, 2024
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Chicken, rice, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese come together for a comforting dinner that promises to take the bite out of any chilly night. Plus, who can resist that flaky lattice crust top?

Lattice-Topped French Onion and Chicken Rice Bake

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups halved and thickly sliced sweet onions (about 2 large onions)
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
  • 2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Cook onions in butter 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and golden brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Stir in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until heated. Stir in cheese, mixing to combine. Transfer hot mixture to baking dish; cover and keep warm.
  • Step 
    4
    Unroll dough on work surface; cut lengthwise into 8 strips. Arrange 4 strips lengthwise on top of filling. Cut remaining 4 in half, and lay crosswise on top of other strips to form a lattice design over chicken mixture. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle thyme on top.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is deep golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

420 Calories
23g Total Fat
17g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
13g
63%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
75mg
26%
Sodium
760mg
32%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
5g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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