French Onion Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
37 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course
French Onion Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by searing chicken breast pieces with thyme, salt, and pepper until nearly cooked, then setting them aside. Onions cook slowly along with butter and olive oil until deeply caramelized, developing sweetness and color. Deglazing the pan with white wine loosens flavorful bits and combines with chicken broth and fresh parsley to form a sauce. A small amount of xanthan gum thickens the sauce gently. Chicken pieces return to the pan, topped with the caramelized onions and shredded Gruyere cheese. Baking in a 400°F oven melts and browns the cheese, creating a bubbly golden topping.
The final dish offers tender, juicy chicken with the sweet depth of caramelized onions and a nutty, creamy cheese crust. The sauce is savory with herbal and wine notes, complementing the rich textures. It pairs well with sides like rice or vegetables.
If Gruyere is unavailable, Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella can be used, but Gruyere provides the best fitting flavor. White wine may be substituted with additional chicken broth if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into 6 pieces
- 2 onion sliced, yellow
- 5 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup white wine I use Pinot Grigio
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet to medium and add half the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add in the chicken, thyme, half the salt and pepper.
- Sauté for a few minutes on each side or until almost cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate, covered.
- Add in the remaining olive oil, butter, onions and the remaining salt. Sauté until the onions have caramelized and have some good color. This should take about 10 minutes or so.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits of flavor. Simmer for 30 seconds, then stir in the chicken broth and parsley. Whisk in the xanthan gum and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Add the chicken back in, spoon some of the onions over each piece of chicken and top with the Gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden, then serve.
Notes
- Gruyere cheese is preferred for its flavor; Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella may be used as alternatives.
- If avoiding wine, replace it with extra chicken broth in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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