Description
French Onion Chicken Bake takes the deep, caramelized flavors of the classic French soup and transforms them into a rich, cheesy, and comforting chicken dinner. Golden, bubbly, and bursting with flavor — it’s guaranteed to conquer dinner time every single night!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until golden and caramelized.
4. Stir in butter, thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook another 2 minutes.
5. Remove onions and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, sear chicken breasts 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
7. Pour beef broth into the skillet and add caramelized onions back on top of the chicken.
8. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over the top.
9. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
⭐ Tips to Conquer Dinner Time:
• Use Gruyère for the most authentic French onion flavor.
• Caramelize the onions slowly — it’s worth every minute.
• Add a splash of white wine for a touch of elegance.
• Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.
• Great for meal prep — reheats beautifully in the oven or microwave.
This dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal effort!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: french onion chicken, baked chicken with onions, cheesy chicken bake, caramelized onion chicken