Baked French Onion Chicken: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
Baked French Onion Chicken is a delicious and easy recipe that combines succulent chicken with the rich flavors of French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until caramelized.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- In an oven-safe dish, combine the caramelized onions and the beef broth, then place the seasoned chicken on top.
- Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be served with crusty bread to soak up the flavors.
- For a lighter version, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onion topping
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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