Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken and creamy rice infused with caramelized onions and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2–3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme. Add to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in cooked rice, sour cream, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Slice cooked chicken and place it on top of the rice mixture, allowing it to warm through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg