Description
Skillet French Onion Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with caramelized onions and herbs in a rich beef broth gravy, topped with melted Swiss and provolone cheeses. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, this recipe combines the classic taste of French onion soup with hearty chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gravy and Toppings
- 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 for 7-10 minutes until they are caramelized to a deep golden brown. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook chicken: In the same skillet, add the boneless skinless chicken breasts. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken and set aside with the onions.
- Make gravy: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until combined and lightly browned. Gradually add 2 cups beef broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Combine and top: Reduce heat to low and return the cooked chicken breasts and caramelized onions to the skillet with the gravy. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese and arrange 8 slices of provolone cheese over the top.
- Broil cheese: Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
- Use thick chicken breasts or pound them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter gravy flavor.
- For a sharper cheese flavor, substitute provolone with Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Watch the onions closely while caramelizing to prevent burning; stir frequently.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer contents to a broiler-safe dish before broiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
