Description
French Onion Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese. Baked to perfection, this comforting meal brings full-bodied flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with crusty bread or rice to savor every last drop of the decadent sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium sweet onions (about 1 lb), thinly sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown (15-20 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and thyme; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan by adding beef broth; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour onion mixture over it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before baking. Feel free to customize by adding mushrooms or bacon bits.