Description
This French Onion Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions and melted cheese, creating a deliciously savory dish.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup beef broth
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and salt, cooking until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
3. Season chicken breasts with pepper and garlic powder.
4. Push onions to the side and add chicken to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes per side.
5. Pour beef broth over the chicken and onions, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese on top and cover until melted, about 3 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade beef broth.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onions
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, onion, cheese, savory