One-Pot French Onion Chicken & Rice
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dinner that brings comfort to the table, try this One-Pot French Onion Chicken & Rice Recipe. Combining tender chicken with deeply caramelized onions and fluffy rice, all simmered in savory beef broth, this dish delivers rich flavors reminiscent of the classic French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions with salt and sugar. Cook for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Push onions to one side and add chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Sear until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Stir in minced garlic.
- Sprinkle uncooked rice over the chicken and onions. Pour beef broth gently and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-22 minutes until rice is tender.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top after removing from heat; let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg