Description
Simmering French onion chicken bake brings comfort straight to your dinner table with caramelized onions and melted cheese blanketing tender chicken. Hearty flavors merge beautifully in this simple yet satisfying one-pan meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a cozy restaurant experience.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F, preparing a comfortable cooking environment for the chicken.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper across both sides of the 4 chicken breasts, ensuring even seasoning.
- Whisk the entire packet of French onion soup mix with the full can of cream of chicken soup until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Transfer the chicken breasts into a 9×13 inch baking dish, then cascade the prepared soup mixture over them, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Distribute the 1 cup of mozzarella cheese across the top of the sauced chicken, creating an even cheesy blanket.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and slide it into the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 375°F, allowing the chicken to cook gently.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, watching the cheese transform into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Extract the dish from the oven and pause 5 minutes before serving, letting the chicken settle and absorb the rich, flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Swap the cream of chicken soup for a lighter cream of mushroom to reduce calories and add earthy flavor.
- Use gluten-free soup mix and check seasoning ingredients if cooking for those with dietary restrictions.
- For extra richness, sprinkle some caramelized onions on top before adding cheese to boost the French onion profile.
- Make sure to let your chicken rest after baking so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and preventing dryness.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg