French Onion Baked Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
544 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Baked Chicken
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Juicy chicken breasts absolutely smothered in saucy caramelized onions and loads of gooey cheese!
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4-5 large yellow or white onions peeled, sliced in half then cut into thin half moon shapes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 prigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine or sherry)
- 2/3 cup reduced sodium beef broth divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyere
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan (fresh is best)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Add butter and olive oil and sliced onions. Season with 1/4 tsp pepper. Add thyme sprigs and cook 8 minutes, stirring very occasionally.
- While onions are cooking, preheat oven to 400 F degrees and butter a 9x13" baking dish. Set aside.
- After 8 minutes, reduce the heat on the pan of onions down to MED/MED-LOW, and cook another 15 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in balsamic vinegar and 1/3 cup of the beef broth. Stir and cook another minute or so, until onion mixture is thick and jam-like in consistency.
- Add about a 1/2 cup of the caramelized onions to the prepared baking dish and add the remaining 1/3 cup beef broth to the dish. Stir.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, dried thyme and garlic powder. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish and top each breast with a generous spoonful of caramelized onions.
- Top chicken and onions with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F degrees.
Notes
- You will need an oven-safe skillet for this version (such as cast iron)
- Caramelized onions can be made 1-3 days ahead and kept refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Complete steps 1 - 4. Transfer all but 1/2 cup of the onions to a plate.
- Add remaining 1/3 beef broth to the skillet.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts on top of the onions in the skillet.
- Top with caramelized onions and cheese.
- Bake as directed, in skillet.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
1019mg
(42%)
Potassium
1175mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
612IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1175mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 612IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
96 reviews
Excellent
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