Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining chicken, rice, and caramelized onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the rice to the skillet, stirring to ensure it is evenly distributed. Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the chicken and rice. Cover again and let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg