Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of French Onion Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting dish combines savory broth and aromatic herbs for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. With its mouthwatering aroma and gourmet taste, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced onions with a pinch of salt until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and thyme; sauté for another minute.
- Push onions aside and sear chicken breasts on both sides for about 4-5 minutes each until golden.
- Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up flavorful bits.
- Top each chicken breast with Gruyère cheese and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted (10-15 minutes). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg