French Onion Chicken Bake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 large onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1½ cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the onions.
Top each chicken breast with a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese.
Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to get a golden brown cheese crust.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious onion sauce, and a side of roasted vegetables or green salad.
Tips:
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when adding the chicken broth
You can substitute Gruyere with Swiss cheese if needed
Make sure to slice onions evenly for uniform caramelization
If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer everything to a baking dish before putting it in the oven
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