Description
This French Onion Chicken Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms classic French onion soup into an easy main course. Juicy chicken breasts are combined with sweet, caramelized onions, herbs, and topped with gooey melted cheese for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Garlic and Thyme: Once onions are caramelized, add minced garlic and fresh thyme. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Season Chicken: While onions are cooking, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add Chicken: Push the onions to the side of the skillet and place the seasoned chicken breasts in the center. Brown the chicken on both sides for about 3-4 minutes each.
- Incorporate Broth: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the chicken and onions, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the chicken and onions.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Once done, remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Invest in fresh herbs and quality cheese to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Don’t rush caramelizing the onions; letting them cook low and slow brings out their natural sweetness.
- For an even quicker preparation, use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.
- You can easily adjust the ingredients to match your pantry staples or dietary preferences.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and ensuring your beef broth is gluten-free.
- Caramelized onions can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: N/A