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Homemade French Onion Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Homemade French Onion Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with rich, caramelized onions and a trio of melted cheeses for a comforting and flavorful meal. Prepared in one skillet and finished in the oven, it’s a perfect blend of classic French onion soup flavors with a hearty chicken main.

Ingredients

Onion Mixture

  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons beef broth

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian blend herbs or Italian seasoning (OR ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme + ½ teaspoon dried oregano)

Sauce and Toppings

  • 1 cup + 3 tablespoons beef broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme or parsley and cracked black pepper for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and sauté onions: Preheat the oven to 400°F (or set to broil on low). In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and 3 tablespoons of beef broth, then sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes longer until the onions are browned and very tender. Transfer the onions to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  2. Prepare and brown chicken: While the onions cook, drizzle the chicken breasts with oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian blend herbs. Return the skillet to the stove (do not clean it between cooking onions and chicken) and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. The chicken may not be fully cooked through at this stage, and that is fine.
  3. Make the sauce: Remove the chicken to a plate and cover it to keep warm. Return the onions to the skillet and sprinkle the flour over them. Stir continuously for 1 minute over medium-high heat to cook the flour. Add the remaining 1 cup of beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine and add cheese: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over each piece. Layer one slice of provolone cheese, then one slice of Swiss cheese, and finally sprinkle ¼ of the Parmesan cheese over each chicken breast.
  5. Bake to finish: Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve: Spoon additional onions and sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and cracked black pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a large oven-safe skillet or a cast iron pan so you can cook on the stove and finish in the oven without transferring to another dish.
  • Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook evenly.
  • Do not clean the skillet between cooking onions and chicken to retain flavors.
  • If you prefer, you can broil instead of baking but watch closely to prevent burning the cheese.
  • Fresh herbs add a nice touch for garnish but are optional.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/homemade-french-onion-chicken-recipe/