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French Onion Chicken
5 from 33 votes

French Onion Chicken

French Onion Chicken features sautéed chicken pieces topped with caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese baked in a white wine and chicken broth sauce. The dish blends savory, sweet, and cheesy flavors with tender chicken enhanced by thyme, parsley, and a lightly reduced sauce thickened slightly with xanthan gum. It achieves a balance of rich moisture and golden cheese crust.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
37 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Sauté for a few minutes on each side or until almost cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate, covered.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the chicken back in, spoon some of the onions over each piece of chicken and top with the Gruyere cheese.
  7. 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

Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% 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.