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Dump-and-Bake French Onion Chicken

With just 10 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake French Onion Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that wins the stamp of approval from even the pickiest little kids!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions very thinly sliced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 ½ - 3 lbs. total)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sherry or brandy
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix from a 1 ounce packet
  • ¼ salt
  • For serving: frozen Texas Cheese Toast cooked according to package instructions (or other homemade cheese toast)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place sliced onion in the bottom of the prepared dish.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and place on top of the onion. Add fresh herbs to the dish.
  4. In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together beef broth, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, dry soup mix, and salt until completely combined.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for about 45-55 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F). The cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken. Baste with pan sauce and garnish with additional fresh herbs, just before serving.
  7. Serve with cheese toast.

Notes

  • Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the chicken in an 8-inch square dish.
  • Want to Prep Ahead? Assemble the dish and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Have Leftovers? We love to use the leftover sliced chicken on sandwiches for lunch, or diced into homemade chicken salad sandwiches.
  • Other readers have substituted chicken thighs for the chicken breasts with great results!
  • Don't skip the fresh herbs -- they add so much great flavor to the dish!
  • I buy frozen Texas Cheese Toast as the easy bread addition to this French Onion Chicken; however, you can also substitute with any similar crusty bread that you enjoy. Make your own cheesy garlic bread at home with a loaf of French baguette, if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12.3g (4%) Protein 44.4g (89%) Fat 11.7g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 665.4mg (28%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 8.3g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12.3g 4%
Protein 44.4g 89%
Fat 11.7g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 665.4mg 28%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 8.3g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.