Description
French Onion Chicken & Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, creamy rice, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For Caramelized Onions:
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 pounds sweet onion (about four large onions), cut in half and sliced with the grain into thick slices
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry tarragon
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/3 cup brandy or white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For Rice:
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups white uncooked rice
- 2 cups baby spinach, packed (about 2-3 ounces in weight)
- 3 cups chicken stock (from homemade or boxed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 cups cooked chicken torn into bite-sized pieces (from cooking your own chicken or rotisserie)
- 4 ounces Gruyere Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt two tablespoons of butter with two tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook until caramelized.
- Prepare Seasonings: Add garlic, salt, pepper, tarragon, and thyme to the onions. Stir well.
- Deglaze Pan: Add brandy or white wine, cook until liquid evaporates. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook Rice: In a pot, cook mushrooms until browned. Add remaining butter and oil, then rice. Stir in spinach, stock, and cook until tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream and chicken. Transfer rice mixture to a casserole dish, top with onions and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg