Description
French Onion Chicken Bake brings comfort right to your dinner table with caramelized onions and melted cheese creating a deliciously satisfying meal. Tender chicken nestled in rich, savory sauce makes weeknight cooking feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 4 Sliced Onions
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ⅔ cup Beef Broth
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Seasonings:
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 400°F and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Sprinkle in 4 finely chopped garlic cloves, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour ⅔ cup beef broth and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar into the skillet. Simmer until onions transform into a thick, jammy consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Spread one-third of the caramelized onions across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Arrange 4 chicken breasts over the onion layer. Dust with ½ tsp sea salt.
- Cover chicken with remaining caramelized onions, then generously top with 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, ensuring your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning them by keeping the heat moderate and stirring frequently.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help them brown nicely and prevent excess moisture during baking.
- For a low-carb version, substitute beef broth with chicken broth and ensure all ingredients align with dietary restrictions.
- Swap cheeses based on preference – gruyere works wonderfully as an alternative to mozzarella for a more traditional French onion profile.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 318 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg