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French Onion Chicken and Rice: A Delicious Recipe to Try!

A delicious and hearty dish combining chicken, rice, and caramelized onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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.

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