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French Onion Chicken

Savory French Onion Chicken: Easy Comfort Dinner Delight

This French Onion Chicken recipe combines savory flavors with tender chicken for a comforting, gourmet dinner experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Onion Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • to taste Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 cup of beef broth. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of thyme, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
  6. Spoon the caramelized onion and sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make-ahead friendly, can be prepared up to the baking step and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

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