French Onion Chicken
A cozy, comforting dish featuring golden, caramelized onions and tender chicken breasts topped with melting Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if flour is omitted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, add onions and salt, and stir occasionally for 20–30 minutes until caramelized.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in another pan with remaining butter for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden.
- Create the sauce: Add caramelized onions back to the chicken pan, add broth and thyme, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place chicken in a baking dish, cover with onions and broth mixture, top with Gruyère, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Enjoy! Let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or over mashed potatoes, and don’t forget a slice of crusty French bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Dinner, Cozy Recipes