Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of French Onion Chicken and Rice. This hearty one-pan dish combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection with fragrant rice. A comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize the onions: Cook the onions in olive oil until golden brown, then add garlic.
- Prepare the chicken: Season and sear the chicken until golden.
- Combine ingredients: Add rice, broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the skillet.
- Bake: Nestle chicken and onions in the rice mixture, bake until cooked through.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss or mozzarella cheese if Gruyère isn’t available.
- For richer flavor, add a splash of dry white wine when caramelizing the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
