Comforting French Onion Chicken Rice: A Juicy Twist on Dinner
A savory and comforting dish that combines the flavors of French onion soup with juicy chicken and rice, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups caramelized onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cooked rice and caramelized onions.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, and place them on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour beef broth over the chicken and rice.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of wine to the broth.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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