One-Pan French Onion Chicken and Rice
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This easy one-pan French Onion Chicken and Rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With less than eight ingredients, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Juicy chicken thighs coated in French onion soup mix are seared to golden perfection, then simmered with tender onions, spinach, and creamy rice. It’s a comforting, hearty meal the whole family will love, and it comes together in just one pan—making cleanup a breeze.
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ingredients
- Olive oil or butter, as needed
- 2 onions, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons sour cream (or substitute heavy cream or cream cheese)
- 1 large handful of spinach leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of butter or oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 7 minutes, or until softened and golden. Remove the onions from the pan and set them aside.
Step 2
Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the French onion soup mix. In the same frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the long-grain rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the rice in the pan’s residual flavors. Add the chicken stock, sour cream (or your choice of cream), and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Return the cooked onions, spinach leaves, and seared chicken thighs to the pan. Stir gently to combine. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 5
Once everything is cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.