Description
This French Onion Chicken Rice recipe combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese with flavorful rice for a comforting one-pan meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Onion Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finish:
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook onions until golden brown.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken with seasonings, then add rice and liquids.
- Simmer: Cover and cook until rice is tender.
- Finish: Top with cheese, melt, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use caramelized onions. This dish can be baked for a bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
