Description
A comforting casserole made with savory chicken, sweet caramelized onions, and tender rice beneath a golden blanket of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 large onions, caramelized
- 2 cups cooked fluffy rice
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese or Swiss cheese, grated
- 1 cup full-fat cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, caramelize onions until golden brown over medium-low heat.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, chicken, caramelized onions, cream, and spices until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with grated cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and is also freezer-friendly. Leftovers taste even better after a day in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg