French Onion Chicken
French Onion Chicken tastes like your favorite french onion soup, but in chicken form. The chicken is cooked completely in a skillet, then topped with caramelized onions and cheese, making it a cozy, flavorful meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb. chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 3/4 cup chicken broth plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of chicken broth and continue cooking until the onions are browned and nicely caramelized, about 10 more minutes. Then, add the soy sauce and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the onions from the skillet, then wipe it out with a paper towel.
- Return the skillet to the heat and increase the heat to medium. Add the oil and season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place the chicken smooth side down into the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes. Flip it over and cook for 6-8 minutes, then transfer to a plate. While the chicken is cooking, whisk the chicken broth, balsamic and cornstarch together in a bowl.
- Add garlic and thyme to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, then pour the chicken broth mixture into the skillet.
- Add the chicken back in, then top each chicken thigh with onions and the cheese. Place a lid on the skillet and cook until the cheese is melty, 3-5 minutes. Garnish with salt, pepper and additional fresh thyme or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; or, freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 2mg
