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French Onion Chicken

If you love caramelized onions and melted cheese, you will love this Skillet French Onion Chicken, a great way to jazz up chicken breasts!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets ((16 to 20 ounces total))
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or more as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 ounces gruyere cheese (coarsely grated (about 1 cup))
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix*)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • pepper (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. In a large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, increase to medium-high, and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to brown around the edges.
  3. Turn the heat to medium-low and add the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the onions are very tender. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze. Set aside and wipe out the skillet.
  4. If the chicken is not uniformly thin, place it between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a heavy pan until thin but still intact. Season to taste with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper and set aside.
  5. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, pinch of salt, and paprika.
  6. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 teaspoon butter.
  7. Dredge two of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess and lay them side by side in the pan. 
  8. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Set aside on a dish and repeat with the remaining butter and chicken. Set aside.
  9. Combine the broth and 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture and mix, add it to the skillet and whisk on low heat, 1 minute, until it thickens. Toss the rest of the flour out.
  10. Return the chicken to the skillet, top with onions and cheese and cover. Cook low 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

  • *only about 1 tablespoon gets used in the end, n.i. reflects the amount used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16.5g (6%) Protein 33.5g (67%) Fat 14.5g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 111.5mg (37%) Sodium 570.5mg (24%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 9.5g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16.5g 6%
Protein 33.5g 67%
Fat 14.5g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 111.5mg 37%
Sodium 570.5mg 24%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 9.5g 19%

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