French Onion Chicken

French Onion Chicken is an easy dinner recipe made with juicy chicken, caramelized onions, and melted cheese. A simple family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chicken, Classic Dinner

Keyword: French Onion Chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Jennie Duncan

Ingredients

2 large chicken breast
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup flour
3 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
1 can french onion soup
½ cup beef broth
½ cup shredded mozz
½ cup shredded gruyere

Instructions

Slice chicken length wise. Pound chicken as needed to ensure they are all even thickness. This will help make sure your chicken cooked evenly without drying out.
Season chicken breast on both sides with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then sprinkle on flour.
Heat oil in pan. Once heated add in chicken breast. Sear on each side 2-3 minutes then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
In the same pan add butter. Cook until onions start to soften. Reduce heat and allow to cook on low for 30 minutes until caramelized. Stirring occasionally.
Return chicken to pan. Add French onion soup and broth into your pan.
Cook on medium for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Top with cheese and place lid back on until cheese is melted 2-3 minutes.

Notes

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes, chicken thighs work great and stay very tender.

What cheese is best for French Onion Chicken?
Swiss, provolone, mozzarella, or Gruyère are all delicious choices.

Can I make this ahead of time?
You can caramelize the onions ahead of time and finish the recipe later.

How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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