Description
French Onion Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with the rich flavors of caramelized onions, juicy chicken breasts, and gooey melted Swiss cheese. This incredibly easy recipe combines savory ingredients for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a deliciously comforting dinner perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and fragrant (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Push onions aside, add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up any bits from the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle Swiss cheese over the chicken, cover again until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot with caramelized onions on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the onions. - Feel free to substitute turkey or portobello mushrooms for a different protein option.