Description
French Onion Chicken is a comforting dish that marries tender chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized onions and rich Gruyère cheese. This easy-to-make recipe delivers savory aromas and satisfying textures, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The gooey cheese topping creates an irresistible finish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the onion mixture, cover the skillet, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle cheese on top and return to the oven until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to rest before serving. Enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg