Description
Get ready to enjoy a quick dinner that feels like pure comfort on a plate. This Easy Onion Soup Chicken Bake is a perfect mix of juicy baked chicken and rich, savory onion flavor, making it one of the best easy dinner ideas for busy nights or cozy family meals. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this easy recipe transforms into a hearty, satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies—ideal for anyone looking for reliable food ideas that deliver big flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup uncooked rice (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish if using.
3. In a bowl, mix onion soup mix, chicken broth, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
4. Pat chicken dry and place in the baking dish.
5. Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over everything.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking.
Avoid adding extra salt since the soup mix is already salty.
For extra flavor, add mushrooms or sliced onions under the chicken before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken bake, onion soup chicken, comfort food, baked chicken recipe