Description
French Onion Chicken Bowls combine the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup with wholesome, protein-packed ingredients. Tender chicken is cooked in a caramelized onion sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served over wild rice and peas—perfect for a comforting, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Gluten‑free all‑purpose flour, enough to dredge chicken
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chicken breasts (cut into pieces for about 4 servings)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1½ cups peas
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté sliced onions in butter and salt over medium heat until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme; set onions aside.
- Season and dredge chicken pieces in flour with salt and pepper, then brown briefly in a skillet.
- Add Dijon mustard and chicken broth to the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Return chicken to the pan with the onion sauce, top with onions and grated cheese, and melt the cheese (cover or briefly bake if needed).
- Assemble bowls with rice, peas, and chicken mixture, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Swap wild rice with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for variation.
- Use spinach or zucchini instead of peas.
- Turn the dish into meatballs using the same onion sauce.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in microwave or oven at 325°F (160°C) until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
