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French Onion Chicken Skillet Recipe
This French onion chicken skillet recipe combines the classic flavors of french onion soup with deliciously juicy chicken breasts. Yum!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 576 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (½ stick)
- 3 onions sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- chopped fresh parsley optional, for topping
- Toasted French baguette slices optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a bowl and combine. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour until fully coated.
- Add the butter to a large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Once heated, cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Turn down the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Add in the onions, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown and caramelize. Stir in the garlic. Then, stir in the wine.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the skillet. Pour in the beef broth and add the chicken back to the pot. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
- Use tongs to top each chicken breast with the onions. Then, sprinkle the chicken breasts with the cheese. Return to the oven for a couple more minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with slices of toasted French baguette, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store French onion chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free 1:1 flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
- To help the flour stick to the chicken, do not pat the chicken dry!
- For toastier cheese, place the pan under the broiler for a few minutes!
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
1196mg
(50%)
Potassium
1140mg
(33%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
759IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1196mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1140mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 759IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.