French Onion Chicken
French onion chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized onions and gooey cheese. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your kitchen into a cozy bistro, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests without the fuss. The delightful flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for one minute. Pour in beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the skillet, topping each with the onion mixture.
- Place Swiss cheese slices on top of the chicken and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (200g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding to the onion mixture. Feel free to swap Swiss cheese with Gruyère or add mushrooms for extra depth.