5 from 10 votes
French Onion Chicken Skillet
This French Onion Chicken Skillet recipe features boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned and dredged in flour, seared to golden, then topped with caramelized onions and garlic. A rich sauce forms from chicken broth, coconut aminos, and flour, thickened and combined with Gruyere cheese, then baked to finish cooking the chicken and melt the cheese topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoon herbs de Provence or Italian Seasoning, dried
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 large onion sliced into rings, 1/4-inch thick
- 4 garlic pressed or minced, cloves
For the sauce:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons flour GF if needed
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley to garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs de Provence, then dredge into the flour to coat all sides.
- Heat half of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Set aside on a plate.
- To the same heated skillet add the remaining oil. Cook the onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized into a browned color. Over the last minute or so, stir in the garlic.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the coconut aminos with the flour until there are no visible lumps.
- Once the sauce bubbles, stir in the amino-flour mixture. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon over the sauce. Top with grated cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese on top is melted. Garnish with minced fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2-3 days; reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
- You can freeze this dish for up to 3 months for extended storage.
- Chicken thighs are a suitable substitute for chicken breasts in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
951mg
(40%)
Potassium
678mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 951mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.