Description
A cozy, lighter twist on French Onion Chicken served in a comforting bowl with caramelized onions, tender chicken, and savory broth over rice or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook slowly, stirring occasionally until deeply caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Push onions to the side and add chicken slices to the skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and balsamic vinegar (if using), scraping up any browned bits; simmer 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Divide cooked rice or cauliflower rice into serving bowls.
- Spoon the caramelized onion and chicken mixture over the rice.
- Sprinkle with shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese if desired, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free dish, ensure your broth and any added ingredients are certified gluten‑free.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for extra umami flavor.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing / Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort / French‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ≈ 420 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 8g
- Sodium: ≈ 750mg
- Fat: ≈ 14g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 45g
- Fiber: ≈ 3g
- Protein: ≈ 32g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 85mg
Keywords: French onion chicken bowl, caramelized onion chicken, cozy comfort bowl, lighter French onion recipe