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French Onion Chicken Bake: 1 comforting meal

French Onion Chicken Bake
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This French Onion Chicken Bake recipe offers the comforting flavors of classic French onion soup in an easy-to-make chicken dish. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup French fried onions (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add sliced onions to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the onion mixture.
  8. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  9. Sprinkle French fried onions over the top.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can caramelize the onions slowly over low heat for a longer period.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before topping with cheese and fried onions.
  • Feel free to add a splash of dry sherry to the broth mixture for a deeper flavor.

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