Southern French Onion Butter Rice
This rich and savory rice dish is inspired by classic French onion flavors but made Southern-style, featuring caramelized onions, chicken broth, and a buttery finish with Parmesan. It’s a simple side that brings comfort and elegance to the table.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- While onions are cooking, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, butter, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Add caramelized onions to the cooked rice and stir to combine.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, smothered pork chops, or even roasted veggies for a meatless supper. For a richer flavor, you can substitute part of the chicken broth with beef broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6.3gFat: 11.4gSaturated Fat: 4.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2g