One Pot French Onion Chicken & Rice

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper to the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl.
  2. 2Add about half of the onion dip seasoning packet to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  4. 4Wrap the seasoned chicken with saran wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. 5Lay the marinated chicken thighs flat in a hot pan.
  6. 6Cook the chicken thighs on medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown, without burning the onion seasoning.
  7. 7Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  8. 8Add butter to the pan with the remaining fat and onion flavor.
  9. 9Add sliced sweet onions to the pan.
  10. 10Caramelize the onions slowly.
  11. 11Chop the cooked chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  12. 12Add the chopped chicken back into the pan with the caramelized onions.
  13. 13Add a splash of chicken broth, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and chopped garlic to the chicken and onions.
  14. 14Cook until the broth fully evaporates, then cut off the heat and set aside.
  15. 15In the same pan, add a little olive oil and 1 cup of rice.
  16. 16Quickly toast the rice.
  17. 17Pour in 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth.
  18. 18Add the rest of the onion seasoning packet to the rice and broth.
  19. 19Cover the pan and let the rice cook for about 15 minutes.
  20. 20Once the rice is cooked, add milk or heavy cream.
  21. 21Add parmesan cheese to the rice.
  22. 22Add the cooked chicken and onions back into the pan with the rice.
  23. 23Stir everything together until well combined.
  24. 24Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • pinch Black pepper
  • 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 packet Onion dip seasoning mix
  • Butter
  • 2 Sweet onions
  • splash Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 2 cups Low sodium chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup Milk or heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Large bowlSaran wrapLarge panTongsCutting boardKnifeSpatulaMeasuring cup

Tips

  • Cook chicken and onions on medium heat to avoid burning the onion seasoning.
  • Be patient when caramelizing onions for best flavor.
  • Change the battery on your smoke detector when cooking, especially if you're new to it.