Description
This French Onion Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese for a deliciously comforting meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this dish is easy to make yet impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Caramelize onions: Cook onions and sugar in olive oil and butter until caramelized. Add garlic, thyme, and flour.
- Add broths: Slowly add beef and chicken broths to deglaze the pan.
- Bake: Return chicken to the skillet, top with cheeses, and bake until cooked through and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For extra richness, use all beef broth or add a splash of white wine when caramelizing the onions.
