Description
A delicious and hearty meal featuring tender chicken, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Push the onions to the side of the skillet and add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the onions and broth.
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the chicken and onions. Cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- To serve, place a scoop of cooked rice in a bowl, top with the French onion chicken mixture, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the chicken with turkey or use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg