Description
French Onion Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms everyday chicken breasts into a savory masterpiece with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a rich blend of flavors that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Experience the joy of home-cooked comfort food with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced onions for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and thyme until combined. Pour this sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Layer the caramelized onions on top of the chicken followed by shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg