French Onion Chicken
Make French onion chicken with caramelized onions, a savory broth sauce and melted cheese. Get tips for tender cutlets and rich flavor without wine.
Servings 4 people
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
Chicken Breast
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
Onions and Garlic
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breast until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the French onion soup mix over the onions and garlic, and stir to combine.
- Add the beef broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the onion mixture over the top of each breast.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 10 IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 15mg