French Onion Chicken
Succulent chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions and creamy Gruyère cheese, baked to perfection for a comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with olive oil and salt for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken in a pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Layer the seared chicken in a baking dish, topping with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese.
- Add chicken broth around the chicken.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve after resting for 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve over fluffy quinoa or alongside roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, French onion, comfort food, baked chicken, easy dinner