French Onion Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein while white rice is more budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Breasts are leaner, while bone-in thighs are often cheaper.

french onion soup

🥗Healthier: homemade onion broth

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Homemade broth can be healthier and beef broth is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, and french onion soup.

Layer the caramelized onions over the rice mixture in a baking dish.

Place chicken thighs on top of the onion layer, season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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