French Onion Chicken
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4.9
French Onion Chicken
Description
This French Onion Chicken recipe starts with gently caramelizing sliced sweet onions in butter until soft and translucent. Chicken breasts are seasoned and pan-seared in olive oil to develop a browned exterior. The onions are then removed and thickened with cornstarch and beef broth in the skillet to form a rich sauce.
The chicken returns to the pan, is spooned with sauce, and topped with slices of provolone and Swiss cheese. Baking in a hot oven melts the cheese over the chicken while finishing the cooking process. The result is juicy chicken breasts with a savory, velvety onion sauce and gooey melted cheeses blending classic French onion flavors with tender poultry.
Serve garnished with parsley or fresh herbs to add brightness. This dish fits well as a main course for dinner. The combination of sweet caramelized onions and melted cheeses adds richness without needing cream or extra spices.
The recipe is adapted from La Creme de La Crumb and suggests pounding chicken breasts for even cooking and layering flavors carefully. Use an oven-safe skillet for seamless transfer from stovetop to oven. Parmesan cheese is optional for extra depth and can be added before serving if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onion sliced
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- (1) ounce can beef broth
- 4 chicken breast pound to uniform size
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch (or Flour)
- 4 lices provolone cheese
- 4 lices swiss cheese or mozzarella cheese
- parsley or fresh herbs, to garnish
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to skillet and let melt. Add sliced onions and stir around to coat with butter. Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until onions are translucent and softened.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Once onions are done cooking, remove onions from the skillet and set aside. Place chicken breasts in pan and cook for 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with a paper towel to keep warm. Return onions to skillet and sprinkle the cornstarch or flour over onions. Stir. Pour in beef broth and use a whisk to stir the mixture and make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Once it is thickened, add the chicken back into skillet and spoon sauce all over the chicken. Top one slice of provolone cheese and one slice of Swiss cheese over each chicken breast. Transfer oven-safe skillet to preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Spoon sauce and onions over the chicken. Garnish with parsley or Italian herbs.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer chicken topped with cheese into the oven.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly in butter to enhance their sweetness and tenderness.
- Optional Parmesan cheese can be added as a garnish before serving for extended flavor.
- Garnish with parsley or fresh herbs to add color and freshness to the finished dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1180mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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