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French Onion Chicken & Rice

🧅 French Onion Chicken & Rice – Ultimate Comfort Food!


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8

Ingredients

✔ 3 tbsp butter, divided
✔ 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
✔ 3 lbs sweet onions (about 4 large), sliced
✔ 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
✔ 1½ tsp kosher salt
✔ ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
✔ 1 tsp dry tarragon
✔ 1 tsp dry thyme
✔ ⅓ cup brandy or white wine
✔ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
✔ 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
✔ 1½ cups uncooked white rice
✔ 2 cups baby spinach (packed)
✔ 3 cups chicken stock
✔ 1 cup heavy cream
✔ 3-4 cups cooked, bite-sized chicken (rotisserie works great!)
✔ 4 oz Gruyère Swiss cheese, shredded


Instructions

1️⃣ Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, cook onions in butter & oil over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2️⃣ Add garlic, salt, pepper, tarragon, thyme, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in brandy (off heat) and cook until liquid evaporates. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook mushrooms in a dry pan until browned (5-10 mins). Add remaining butter & oil, then stir in rice and cook for 5 mins.
4️⃣ Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (1 min). Add chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 mins.
5️⃣ Remove from heat, stir in cream and chicken, and transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
6️⃣ Top with caramelized onions & Gruyère cheese. Broil until melted, golden, and bubbly.
7️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciousness!

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 30g