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    French Onion Chicken

    Published: Oct 1, 2018 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 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 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4
    Calories 479 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 inch cast iron skillet
    • spatula set
    • measuring cups and spoons

    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. 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
    2. 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
    3. Susan

      August 23, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Made it last night. Delicious. Thanks

      Reply
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. Rebecca

      January 30, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was even more delicious than we had hoped! I only used mozzarella because that is all we had but otherwise made it as written. Fantastic. Even my teens who claim to hate onions enjoyed this dish.

      Reply
    7. Amanda R

      January 23, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      I came across this recipe when I was searching for low carb recipes because I was diagnosed with gestation diabetes. Fast forward, ,my little man in 3.5 months now but this recipe is still in the weekly rotation even though I can now enjoy carbs!! ....it is SO good! THANK YOU so much for an easy delicious meal with ingredients I almost always have on hand!

      Reply
    8. Laura MacDonald

      January 09, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was fantastic. It makes me look like a better cook than I am! I am excited to make this for company after Covid is over.
      I used shredded mozzarella and left out the provolone. It was fantastic over mashed potatoes. I sprinkled with some fresh basil and it made the whole dish pop.

      Emily: My dish turned out really dark. I think it's because I used red onions. Did you perhaps use yellow onions? I imagine the flavours were just as good paler in colour.

      Reply
    9. Tammye

      December 08, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      I have lost count how many times I’ve cook this. It is by far my favorite chicken recipe. Tonight I pulled up the directions to make it and I have no beef broth in the house so I’m gonna try using beef bouillon.

      Reply
    10. Tasha

      October 04, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      My picky boyfriend just texted me from work to let me know this is the best meal I’ve ever made - and I’ve cooked a lot! I haven’t had a chance to dig in but I’m looking forward to it!!

      Reply
    11. Allison

      September 25, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is AMAZING. This was incredibly easy and delicious. The sauce is great over mashed potatoes. I used shredded mozzarella instead of provolone and broiled it a bit after baking and it worked just fine.

      Reply
    12. Lisa

      August 02, 2020 at 5:46 am

      So delicious!

      Reply
    13. John

      April 19, 2020 at 8:56 am

      I just wanted to write to thank you for this amazing recipe! I had a gastric sleeve (weight loss) surgery a couple of years ago, and the long-term post-surgical diet is very similar to keto, so I'm always looking for high-protein low-carb recipes. This is SUCH a decadent eating experience but is mostly protein and fat, so with my new ability to keep portion sizes down, it is a great treat for once every few weeks. THANK YOU!

      Reply
    14. Christine Jones

      February 17, 2020 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is SO good! This would be great for steak lovers that cannot or decide not to eat red meat anymore. Instead of just oil I marinated chicken breasts in italian dressing for about half an hour. Then added the seasonings. Also let the onions hang out on low until super sweet. Nearly 45 mins. And I'm going to use gruyere next time if it's not super$$. Mashed potatoes and green veg with it no need for $restaurant

      Reply
    15. Emily

      October 14, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      Hello! Love the flavor but how did you get the coloring to be so dark?! Mine came out very light in color.

      Reply
      • Dana Marek

        July 25, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Adding some gravy master helps
        To give it that rich dark brown color.

        Reply
    16. Smilie

      April 04, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      So I've been looking for new recipes, I saw this and figured I'd give it a shot. I made it the night before for tomorrow's dinner, because I had to work late. But when I tasted it, it was soooo delicious!!! I had to walk away from it.... or else it would not have made it to tomorrow night's dinner. GREAT RECIPE!!!!

      Reply
    17. Angie

      March 22, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner this evening and it was delicious! I had everything for it in my pantry already, and it was so easy! Will make this again for sure.

      Reply
    18. Sue

      March 17, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Soooo good!! I love French onion soup and am always looking for new chicken recipes, so knew I had to try it. So glad I did! Even my fickle 4 year old gobbled it up and asked for more!

      Reply
    19. Ashley A

      November 19, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was so yummy! I served it over some mashed potatoes. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    20. Susan

      November 07, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      4 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight and it was really good. It’s officially on the dinner rotation! Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe.

      Reply
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