Do I have to use long-grain rice?<\/strong> While it can be tempting to try different types of rice, be sure to take into account the liquid ratio and the baking time. From personal experience, I have NEVER had uncooked rice at the end of bake time following this exact recipe.
For other types of rice, here are some suggestions:
Brown Rice<\/strong>: needs 5-10 minutes more covered bake time
Minute Rice<\/strong>: needs 5-10 minutes less covered bake time. I have not made it with this rice, but I\u2019ve been given feedback that it works great as well. My mom\u2019s No Peek Chicken had minute rice and a similar baking time and temperature, so I would imagine it works just fine.
Short Grain<\/strong>: not recommended as it becomes too soft and mushy<\/p> <\/div> Why did I have uncooked rice in my dish?<\/strong> Did you cover the dish tightly? If not, there wasn\u2019t enough steam to cook the rice properly. Did you change any of the ingredients in the rest of the recipe? If you use fewer\/more\/different ingredients, I cannot guarantee the same result.<\/p> <\/div>
Should I rinse my rice before cooking?<\/strong> Rinsing or washing rice\u00a0removes that excess starch, resulting in grains that are more separate when cooked.<\/p> <\/div>
Can I use less rice?<\/strong> The rice can be decreased to 1 cup if desired.<\/p> <\/div>
Can I use chicken tenderloins instead of breasts or thighs?<\/strong> You can use boneless, skinless tenders as well. For the tenders, you\u2019ll likely need 5-10 minutes less covered bake time. The chicken shouldn't be thicker than \u00bd-inch.<\/p> <\/div>
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?<\/strong> You can assemble this dish up to a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. You\u2019ll need to allow the dish to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.<\/p> <\/div>
Can I make French onion chicken in a crockpot?<\/strong> Yes! Follow these instructions:
1. Lower the rice volume to 1 to 1 \u00bc cups. Make sure to use rinsed long-grain white rice. Minute rice will be mushy. Other rice varieties might work, but I cannot speak to them.
2. Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup Mix before sprinkling on the cheese.
3. Cook covered securely with the lid on HIGH for 2-3 hours. As seen in the video, the liquid will completely absorb and the rice will be tender but not mushy. Slow cooker times\/temps can vary. Use your judgment on your cooking model.
4. Sprinkle the Crispy Fried Onions on once the cook time is complete.<\/p> <\/div>