Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Onion Chicken—a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in caramelized onions and melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice onions and mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent and caramelized (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for flavor melding.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the skillet. Spoon onion mixture over each piece. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle Swiss cheese on top of each breast. Cover again for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onion sauce (200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg