Smothered French Onion Chicken: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Smothered French Onion Chicken is a rich and comforting dish that delivers the classic flavor of French onion soup combined with tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups onions, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh or dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Push the onions to the side of the skillet and add chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Pour in beef broth and sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Top with Swiss cheese and cover until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra taste, add a splash of white wine while cooking the onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Smothered French Onion Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes