Description
French onion chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered with caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese, all served over fluffy rice. It’s easy to make and sure to impress your family or guests during any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Chop the onions and mince the garlic. Measure out the broth and rice.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sprinkle with thyme. Brown each side for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add rice, cover tightly, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover until melted.
- Serve warm while garnished with extra caramelized onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms. Try using different cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for variety. You can prepare this dish a day ahead; reheat gently before serving.