I don’t think people realize how good French onion flavor is when you let the onions cook low and slow 🤍🧅 Five onions roasted until sweet, jammy, and caramelized, then folded into creamy orzo with garlic, thyme, and juicy chicken thighs. The onions practically melt into the sauce and give every bite that rich French onion soup flavor we all love. This is one of those cozy dinners that makes the whole house smell incredible and somehow tastes even better than it looks. French Onion Base - 5 small yellow onions, thinly sliced (or 3 large onions) - ¼–⅓ cup olive oil - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon black pepper -1 tablespoon paprika - 1 teaspoon dried parsley Chicken - 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar - 6 garlic cloves, minced - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon salt - ½ teaspoon black pepper Orzo - 1½ cups uncooked orzo - 2 cups chicken stock - 1 cup heavy cream For Serving - Fresh parsley or green onions DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Add sliced onions to a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish and coat thoroughly with ¼–⅓ cup olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley, then toss well. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 1 hour, stirring halfway through, until deeply caramelized, soft, and golden brown 2. While the onions roast, add chicken thighs to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate 3. Remove onions from the oven and place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sear the chicken thighs for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate 4. Reduce heat to medium and add 1½ cups orzo to the skillet. Toast for 1–2 minutes, then stir in the caramelized onions, 2 cups chicken stock, and 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer 5. Nestle the chicken thighs into the orzo mixture. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender and creamy 6. Finish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve warm straight from the skillet #FrenchOnionChicken #OnePanDinner #ComfortFood #EasyDinnerRecipe - @travislondonhome