This cozy, cheese-topped chicken dish captures the savory essence of French onion soup in every bite—a perfect, warming meal for the holiday season!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 3 ounces Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
1️⃣ Caramelize the Onions: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the onions are very tender. Deglaze the pan with 1-2 tablespoons of water, then set aside and wipe out the skillet.
2️⃣ Season and Dredge the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, a pinch of salt, and paprika.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Dredge two chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and place them in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, then set aside. Repeat with the remaining butter and chicken, setting aside once cooked.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: Add chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture to the skillet, whisking over low heat for 1 minute until thickened. Discard any remaining flour mixture.
5️⃣ Assemble and Finish: Return the chicken to the skillet, top with the caramelized onions, and sprinkle with grated Gruyère. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
6️⃣ Serve: Enjoy hot and savor the rich flavors of this French Onion Chicken with a side of crusty bread or roasted vegetables.
This French Onion Chicken is a comfort food favorite, bringing hearty flavors and melty cheese to the table—perfect for cozy nights! 🧅🧀
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Description
This cozy, cheese-topped chicken dish captures the savory essence of French onion soup in every bite—a perfect, warming meal for the holiday season!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 3 ounces Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1️⃣ Caramelize the Onions: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the onions are very tender. Deglaze the pan with 1-2 tablespoons of water, then set aside and wipe out the skillet.
2️⃣ Season and Dredge the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, a pinch of salt, and paprika.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Dredge two chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and place them in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, then set aside. Repeat with the remaining butter and chicken, setting aside once cooked.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: Add chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture to the skillet, whisking over low heat for 1 minute until thickened. Discard any remaining flour mixture.
5️⃣ Assemble and Finish: Return the chicken to the skillet, top with the caramelized onions, and sprinkle with grated Gruyère. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
6️⃣ Serve: Enjoy hot and savor the rich flavors of this French Onion Chicken with a side of crusty bread or roasted vegetables.
Notes
This French Onion Chicken is a comfort food favorite, bringing hearty flavors and melty cheese to the table—perfect for cozy nights! 🧅🧀