Description
A comforting dish bringing together rich flavors of caramelized onions, tender chicken, and creamy cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 large onions, caramelized
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, and caramelized onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and chicken broth, then pour over the rice mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Caramelize the onions well for enhanced flavor. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Add more cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French onion, chicken bake, comfort food, casserole, family dinner