French Onion Chicken
This French onion chicken brings together tender baked chicken breasts, deeply caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese for a rich, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 5 large onions, sliced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoonn salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup gruyere, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth during the last few minutes of cooking, allowing the onions to absorb the broth and form a rich, flavorful mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Season the chicken evenly with salt, thyme, and pepper. Spoon the caramelized onions over the chicken, ensuring the breasts are well covered.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Gruyere evenly over the chicken and onions. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Take time with the onions: Let the onions cook slowly until deeply caramelized, this builds the signature French onion flavor.
- Slice onions evenly: Uniform slices help the onions cook at the same rate and caramelize evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: If needed, cook the onions in batches so they brown instead of steaming.
- Check chicken thickness: If the chicken breasts are very thick, pound them slightly so they cook evenly.
- Watch closely when broiling: Gruyère melts quickly, broil for just a few minutes to avoid burning.
- Serving Suggestions: We love serving this chicken with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes and Kale Apple Salad.
