French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole: Indulgent Family Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting French onion chicken rice casserole that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
- In a baking dish, combine chicken, rice, beef broth, caramelized onions, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Substitute with quinoa for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Rice, Casserole, Family, Comfort Food