Description
A cozy and comforting dish, this Creamy French Onion Chicken Rice unites caramelized onions, tender chicken, and creamy goodness for a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked rice and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to heat through.
- If desired, top with grated cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made in advance and reheats well. Feel free to customize with various toppings or mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg