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French Onion Chicken Recipe (Chicken and Rice)

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory onion sauce, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Onion Sauce
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Make the Onion Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
Combine and Cook
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the onions. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  4. Once the chicken is done, sprinkle with shredded cheese and cover until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken and onion sauce over a bed of rice.
  2. Garnish with additional thyme if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the onion sauce while cooking.

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