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French Onion Chicken and Rice

French Onion Chicken and Rice is full of caramelized onions, tender chicken, fluffy rice all topped with gooey cheese. It's a meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 872kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet or pan
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • grater

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cups white rice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded into bite size pieces
  • 16 ounces Swiss cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Add the butter and oil to a large pan, melt on a medium to low heat, once melted add all the onion slices to the pan and stir to get coated in the butter. Let it sit on a medium to low heat for 10 minutes. Do not stir.
  • Let it sit on a medium to low heat for 10 minutes. Do not stir.
  • Once it has been 10 minutes now begin to stir every once in a while for another 20 minutes.
  • They may need another 5-10 minutes to get caramelized. (mine took 30 minutes)
  • Add the salt, pepper and the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and the rice, stir to combine and bring to a boil, once boiling turn to low and place the lid on and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Once the time is up add the heavy cream and the chicken and stir.
  • Grab a 9x13 baking dish and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Scoop out the rice mixture and pour into the baking dish. Grate the Swiss cheese and sprinkle all over top.
  • Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until the cheese is melted. About 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley (optional).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 872kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1423IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 752mg | Iron: 2mg