Description
This French Onion Chicken Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Other:
- 1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until soft and caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme, cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
- Assemble: Top each chicken breast with caramelized onions, pour beef broth around the chicken, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Gruyère gives the dish a classic French onion flavor.
- Alternative cheeses: Swiss or provolone.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Chicken thighs can be used for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
