French Onion Chicken Bake
French Onion Chicken Bake combines tender chicken breasts with rich caramelized onions and melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and butter, cooking slowly until caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the caramelized onion mixture evenly over them.
- Pour beef broth around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle Swiss and Gruyère cheeses evenly on top of the onions and chicken.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of dry white wine to the onions while caramelizing, or serve with crusty French bread to soak up the delicious juices.
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