Description
A comforting, savory one-dish meal that combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1.5 cups shredded Gruyère, Swiss or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Thinly slice onions and sauté in butter and olive oil over medium heat until deeply caramelized.
- Lightly season chicken with salt, pepper and thyme; brown in the skillet and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir in minced garlic, broth, cream, and soup, scraping up browned bits.
- Combine sauce with uncooked rice in a casserole dish; nestle chicken pieces on top.
- Top with caramelized onions and shredded cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes to melt and lightly brown the cheese.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed chicken for even cooking.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Substitute cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese as needed.
- For lighter version, use half-and-half and low-sodium soup.
- Add splash of broth or water when reheating leftovers to prevent dryness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
