Description
French Onion Chicken is a comforting dish that beautifully marries tender chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and rich, melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe offers an irresistible aroma and flavor profile that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a must-try for any home cook looking to elevate their dinner game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and caramelize for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Push onions to one side of the skillet and add seasoned chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer gently while scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Gruyère cheese, cover, and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg