Description
French Onion Chicken is a savory and satisfying dish that combines tender seared chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese. This recipe is a flavorful twist on classic French onion soup, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onions until deeply caramelized. Add garlic and thyme.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken, sear in the skillet. Pour in beef broth and balsamic vinegar, cover, and simmer until cooked.
- Finish Dish: Sprinkle cheese over chicken, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, sprinkle flour over the onions before adding broth.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Swiss cheese can be used as a substitute for Gruyère.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
