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French Onion Chicken Breasts

This recipe marries the rich, savory flavor of classic french onion soup with succulent chicken breast for a bite you won't forget!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 462 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Pound chicken breasts with a rolling pin until about 1” thick.
  3. Season both sides of chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in an oven safe skillet then add the chicken.
  5. Sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Set the seared chicken aside
  6. In the skillet, heat 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
  7. Once hot, add sliced onions and cook for 10-15 minutes or until browned and softened.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the beef broth with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  9. Add the broth cornstarch mixture to the onions. Whisk together for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat.
  10. Add chicken back to the skillet and using a spoon, cover the chicken with the onions and sauce.
  11. Top each chicken breast with finely shredded gruyere cheese.
  12. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until internal temp reads 165F.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.