Description
French Onion Chicken Rice Bake: a cozy, creamy, cheesy one-pan dinner featuring caramelized onions, juicy chicken, and comforting rice baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss-style cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until soft and caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Spread caramelized onions evenly over the rice mixture.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice and onions.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 8–10 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Cheese option: Gruyère or Swiss-style cheese works well.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley.
- Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes (covered); 8–10 minutes uncovered to melt cheese
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Rice Bake, French Onion Rice Bake, creamy chicken and rice, onion baked chicken, cheesy chicken rice casserole, cozy weeknight dinner