French Onion Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in rich, caramelized onions and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Not Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 large Onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1–2 cups Shredded Swiss Cheese
- Fresh or Dried Thyme
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Add the garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan. Add the mustard and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in another skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden.
- Combine the chicken and onions: Nestle the chicken in the onion skillet and pour the sauce over it. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the chicken and cover until melted. Optionally broil for extra crispiness.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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