"French Onion Chicken & Rice has tender chunks of chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and rice smothered with a sweet onion & Gruyère Swiss topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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3 pounds sweet onion (about four large onions), cut in half and sliced with the grain into thick slices
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dry tarragon
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1 teaspoon dry thyme
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1/3 cup brandy or white wine
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
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1 ½ cups white uncooked rice
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2 cups baby spinach, packed (about 2-3 ounces in weight)
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3 cups chicken stock (from homemade or boxed)
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1 cup heavy cream
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3-4 cups cooked chicken torn into bite sized pieces (from cooking your own chicken or rotisserie)
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4 ounces Gruyere Swiss cheese, shredded