French Onion Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions of French Onion Chicken Recipe:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

3. Sear Chicken: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Caramelize Onions

4. Cook Onions: In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook over medium-low heat until they become soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
5. Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4: Deglaze with Broth

6. Deglaze with Broth: Pour beef broth into the skillet, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5: Return Chicken to Skillet

7. Add Chicken Back: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the onion mixture.

Step 6: Top with Cheese

8. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese over each chicken breast, followed by grated Parmesan.

Step 7: Bake

9. Bake in Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve the French Onion Chicken hot.

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Tips:

• Caramelizing Onions: Take your time caramelizing the onions; it adds a rich sweetness to the dish.
• Cheese Selection: Gruyere and Swiss cheese work well for their melting properties and nutty flavor, but you can experiment with other cheese varieties.
• Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious onion and broth mixture.
• Fresh Herbs: Consider adding fresh thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of herbal fragrance.