Description
This comforting French onion chicken casserole perfectly blends the deep, savory sweetness of caramelized onions with tender chicken and melted Swiss cheese. A one-pan wonder, it uses long-grain rice to absorb all the flavorful aromatics, creating a complete and satisfying meal that is both gourmet and convenient for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1.5 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
1.5 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced onions for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place the raw chicken pieces over the rice layer.
Spread the caramelized onion mixture evenly over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the entire casserole, ensuring the rice is submerged.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
Ensure the foil is sealed tightly to trap steam, which is necessary to cook the rice properly. If you prefer a more golden crust, you can place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after the cheese has melted.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg