French Onion Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
French Onion Chicken Breasts
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This recipe marries the rich, savory flavor of classic french onion soup with succulent chicken breast for a bite you won't forget!
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter divided
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 large onions sliced very thin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Pound chicken breasts with a rolling pin until about 1” thick.
- Season both sides of chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter in an oven safe skillet then add the chicken.
- Sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Set the seared chicken aside
- In the skillet, heat 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add sliced onions and cook for 10-15 minutes or until browned and softened.
- In a small bowl, mix the beef broth with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
- Add the broth cornstarch mixture to the onions. Whisk together for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat.
- Add chicken back to the skillet and using a spoon, cover the chicken with the onions and sauce.
- Top each chicken breast with finely shredded gruyere cheese.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until internal temp reads 165F.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
1212mg
(51%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1212mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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