Skillet French Onion Chicken Breasts
This French Onion Chicken skillet recipe is just as ooey, gooey, and cheesy as your favorite French onion soup but is packed with lean protein to keep you full. The best part is that it’s made in one skillet for easy cleanup and it’s ready in about 45 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 onions halved and sliced thinly
- ¼ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the onion and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Uncover and stir in the baking soda. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the onions are soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the flour and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the broth, mustard and thyme. Bring to a rapid simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and top with cheese. Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and browned (keep a close eye on the pan while it broils to prevent burning).
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 48gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 316mgIron: 1mg
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