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    French Onion Chicken

    Published: Oct 1, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    French Onion Chicken

    Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal!

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    It's officially cooled off in Arizona! It is a MIRACLE! It's been overcast and rainy all day long and I am loving every minute of it. It is hard to feel like it's Fall when it is 105 degrees outside. I will take a day in the 70's all day long.

    Since we are dreaming about sweaters and cozy foods, I have to share a warm, comforting chicken dish that will be sure to please your people. It's what you want in comfort food -- flavorful and filling.

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    This Skillet French Onion Chicken is made with juicy chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions, two kinds of ooey gooey melted cheese, in a rich velvety sauce. Plus it is all made in one skillet which makes it so easy!

    This is such a heavenly dish and you will be hooked after one bite! The melted cheese and caramelized onions completely transform the chicken!

    If you love French Onion Soup, you will go crazy for this Cheesy French Onion Chicken. I will break down all of the steps to make it super simple for you!

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    How to make French Onion Chicken:

    • Start with uniformly sized chicken breasts. You can buy thinly sliced chicken breasts or even gently pound them to ensure the breasts are the same size. This ensures they are evenly cooked.
    • Season the chicken breast with olive oil and spices. Cook until lightly browned and golden on each side.
    • Saute the onions in butter until softened and translucent. This is where the magic happens! When onions become soft, the potency diminishes and the natural sweetness comes out.  Stir in beef broth as a base for the sauce. Add in cornstarch or flour to slightly thicken it.
    • After the chicken has been browned and the onions are tender, top chicken breast with two kinds of cheese -- provolone and swiss and place in the oven to continue cooking the chicken breast and melt the cheeses.
    • Top with fresh herbs for a bit of freshness.

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    If you love Quick and Easy Chicken dishes, check out these recipes:

    • Lemon Butter Skillet Chicken
    • Baked Caprese Chicken
    • Skillet Chicken with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce 

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

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    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

     

    French Onion Chicken Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #30minutemeal #dinnerrecipe #frenchonionchicken #cheesychicken #chickendinner

    French Onion Chicken

    Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal!
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4
    Calories 479 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large Sweet Onions (sliced)
    • 4 Tablespoons Butter
    • (1) 14-ounce can Beef Broth
    • 4 Chicken Breasts (pound to uniform size)
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1-2 teaspoons Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • 1 ½ Tablespoon Cornstarch (or Flour)
    • 4 Slices Provolone Cheese
    • 4 Slices Swiss or Mozzarella Cheese
    • Parsley or Fresh Herbs to garnish
    • ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.  Add butter to skillet and let melt. Add sliced onions and stir around to coat with butter. Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until onions are translucent and softened. 
    • Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Once onions are done cooking, remove onions from the skillet and set aside.  Place chicken breasts in pan and cook for 5 minutes per side.  
    • Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with a paper towel to keep warm.  Return onions to skillet and sprinkle the cornstarch or flour over onions. Stir. Pour in beef broth and use a whisk to stir the mixture and make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved. 
    • Once it is thickened, add the chicken back into skillet and spoon sauce all over the chicken. Top one slice of provolone cheese and one slice of Swiss cheese over each chicken breast. Transfer oven-safe skillet to preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through. 
    • Spoon sauce and onions over the chicken. Garnish with parsley or Italian herbs. 

    Notes

    *Adapted from La Creme de La Crumb 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1180mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Peggy

      June 22, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      I'm making this for dinner layer this week. Parmesan Cheese is in the ingredient list but never used. Did I miss something?

      Reply
      • Patricia P

        July 26, 2022 at 9:38 pm

        Haven’t tried yet but after you brown chicken on stove how long do you put it in the oven for? Unless I misunderstood 5 mins. doesn’t seem like very long to cook chicken breasts. Please clarify - Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Kat T.

      July 03, 2021 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      This recipe "was really good" . I try new recipes almost every week . My husband and I are putting a binder together of all our favorite recipes . I halved the chicken breasts to make them thinner. I used swiss and mozzarella cheese. I served this with green beans and red potatoes. Thank You

      Reply
      • Rose

        October 25, 2022 at 8:58 am

        It says optional for the parm. That's why is doesn't say how to use it. I would sprinkle it on top.

        Reply
    3. Susan

      August 23, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Made it last night. Delicious. Thanks

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      August 25, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe! It reminded me of the yummy French onion soup that I used to get 45 years ago when I was in college. It was a super easy but wonderfully flavored chicken dish. Getting ready to make it again, this time to take to my son and his family.

      Reply
    5. Tiffini

      February 28, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out so well! My 11 yr old son loved it ! I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. This comfort food is officially added to our rotation!

      Reply
    6. Sandi

      March 31, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      I made this chicken tonight, and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely make it again. Yummy!

      Reply
    7. Genelle

      April 11, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and we loved it!! I made a little more sauce to have over mashed potatoes!! It was so easy! I also added half tsp of “Better Than Bouillon “ Roasted Beef.

      Reply
    8. Sue

      July 25, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      This dish is excellent! It really does taste a lot like French onion soup. Always looking for new and different recipes to add to my rotation and this one is a keeper! As others mentioned, mine came out light colored and gravy master gave the dish that nice dark color.
      Thanks for a great recipe

      Reply
    9. Patricia P.

      July 26, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      Can you use bone in chicken breasts-if so, how long to cook in oven? Also, what other cheese can I use besides Swiss or provolone? Maybe Monterey Jack?

      Reply
    10. Erin Kolman

      November 12, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was phenomenal! Best chicken/ french onion dish ever. Huge fan. Will make again

      Reply
    11. Kelley

      December 01, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      This. Is. Delicious. The provolone AND Swiss is the perfect combo of creamy and sharp. Yummmm!!

      Reply
    12. Donna

      December 13, 2022 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night..exact recipe, no changes..Absolutely Delicious! 😊

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        December 14, 2022 at 8:45 am

        Thank you so much, Donna! I am so happy you loved the French Onion Chicken. Thank you for trying it!

        Reply
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