Description
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken breasts and flavorful caramelized onions over a bed of rice, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often. Cook for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the Chicken and Broth: Place the chicken breasts directly over the rice. Pour the beef broth and chicken broth evenly over everything. Spoon the caramelized onions over the chicken, spreading them out.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the Cheese: Remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with another protein or add more vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg