Description
Skillet French Onion Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring caramelized onions, tender chicken breasts, and a rich beef gravy topped with melted Swiss and provolone cheese. This recipe combines the classic French onion flavors with hearty chicken for a satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
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 Topping
- 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, stirring frequently, for 7-10 minutes until they are caramelized to a deep golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, add the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove chicken and place aside with the onions.
- Prepare Gravy: Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until combined and slightly golden. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth followed by 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Combine and Top: Reduce heat to low. Return the cooked chicken and caramelized onions to the skillet, spooning the onion gravy over them. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese and layer 8 slices of provolone cheese on top.
- Broil Cheese: Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil under high heat for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use beef broth for a rich, savory gravy, but chicken broth can be substituted for a lighter flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken breasts to keep them juicy and tender.
- Caramelizing onions properly enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor, so cook until deeply golden but not burnt.
- If you don't have a broiler, you can cover the skillet and let the cheese melt on the stovetop over low heat.
- For a low-sodium version, use low-sodium broth and reduce added salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
