Description
A cozy, savory one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, and creamy rice. This dish captures the essence of French onion flavor in an easy weeknight format.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs or breasts
Yellow or sweet onions
Garlic cloves
Chicken broth
Arborio or long-grain rice
Butter
Olive oil
Thyme (fresh or dried)
Gruyère or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Salt
Black pepper
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat, stirring often, for 20-25 minutes until deeply golden.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Push onions to the side and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Do not fully cook.
- Add Garlic and Deglaze: Stir in minced garlic. Pour a small amount of broth to deglaze the pot and scrape up brown bits.
- Simmer with Rice: Add remaining broth and stir in rice. Nestle chicken in the mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
- Optional Cheese Finish: Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover briefly to melt. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner