Description
This French Onion Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the rich, sweet taste of caramelized onions with tender chicken, creamy rice, and melted Swiss cheese. It’s a perfect one-pan meal for family dinners or potlucks, offering a delightful twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded into bite-size pieces
- 16 ounces block of Swiss cheese, shredded
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions:
- Add the butter and vegetable oil to a large pan. Melt over medium-low heat.
- Once melted, add the sliced onions and stir to coat.
- Let it sit over medium-low heat for 10 minutes without stirring.
- After 10 minutes, begin stirring occasionally for another 20-30 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized.
- Add the salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Cook Rice Mixture:
- Add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and rice to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the rice is cooked, add the heavy cream and shredded chicken. Stir to combine.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop the rice mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with parsley (optional).
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For deeper caramelized onions, cook them longer, stirring occasionally.
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand.
- Adjust the amount of Swiss cheese to your liking.
- For a richer flavor, use Gruyère cheese instead of Swiss.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
