French Onion Chicken and Orzo Recipe
French Onion Chicken and Orzo brings caramelized onions, golden chicken thighs, and creamy orzo together in one skillet for an easy weeknight win.
Servings 4 Servings
Equipment
- Large oven safe braiser or skillet
- Sharp chef's knife for slicing the onions thin
- Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil for roasting the onions covered
- Sturdy tongs for turning and searing the chicken thighs
Ingredients
For Caramelized Onions
- 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves only
For Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For Orzo & Garnishing
- 1 ½ cups dry orzo
- 2 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Add sliced yellow onions, 3 tbsp olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and fresh thyme to an oven safe skillet or cast-iron braiser, toss well. Cover with lid or tightly with foil and roast for one hour stirring halfway through.
- Remove caramelized onions from the oven and place in a bowl.
- Place the skillet / braiser over a medium high heat add 3 tbsp olive oil and add chicken thighs. Sear the chicken thighs 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly Golden transfer to a plate.
- Reduce to medium heat and add 1 1/2 cups dry orzo. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes, add caramelized onions, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the orzo mixture cover with lid or tightly wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender and creamy.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1837IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
