French Onion Chicken
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese, inspired by classic French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions by heating olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Season and add the chicken by seasoning the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts into the skillet with the onions.
- Pour in the beef broth over the chicken and onions, and sprinkle the thyme on top.
- Simmer to perfection by covering the skillet and letting everything simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- Preheat your broiler when the chicken is ready.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, topping each breast with caramelized onions and shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Broil until bubbly for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
For beautifully caramelized onions, patience is key. You can also experiment with flavors such as adding mushrooms or using chicken broth for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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