The Best One-Pot French Onion Chicken Rice Dinner
This rich and savory One-Pot French Onion Chicken Rice Dinner combines caramelized onions, tender chicken, and fluffy rice with melted Gruyere cheese for a comforting, complete meal. Easy cleanup and incredible flavor make it a weeknight winner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Gluten-Free
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season chicken thighs and nestle them into the pot. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom. Add beef broth, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Remove bay leaf.
- Preheat broiler. Sprinkle Gruyere and mozzarella over the top. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add 2 cups sliced mushrooms and 1 can chickpeas. Use vegetable broth. For gluten-free, ensure broth and wine are certified gluten-free.