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French Onion One-Pan Chicken

French Onion One-Pan Chicken

A cozy and comforting French Onion One-Pan Chicken with juicy chicken, caramelized onions, and melty Gruyère cheese all made in one skillet.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Push onions to the sides of the skillet. Add chicken and sear for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Spoon onions around and over the chicken. Top each piece with shredded Gruyère.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  7. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
  • Gruyère can be substituted with Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella.
  • Onions can be caramelized ahead of time for faster prep.
  • Let the dish rest before serving to enhance flavor.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pan, Skillet, Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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