Description
Skillet French Onion Chicken is a savory, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions, rich thyme-infused gravy, and a melted cheese blend of Swiss and provolone. This easy-to-make meal combines classic French onion flavors with hearty chicken for a delicious dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized to a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken and set it aside with the onions.
- Make Gravy: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir constantly to create a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth along with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 2 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Combine and Top: Reduce heat to low and return the cooked chicken and caramelized onions back to the skillet. Pour the onion gravy evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese on top, then layer with 8 slices of provolone cheese.
- Broil Cheese: Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Remove carefully from the oven and allow to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to caramelize the onions slowly to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute beef broth with low-sodium chicken broth for a lighter flavor.
- If you don't have provolone cheese, mozzarella or fontina cheese works well as alternatives.
- This dish pairs nicely with mashed potatoes or a simple green salad to balance the richness.
- Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet for easy broiling and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
