French Onion Chicken Bake

**French Onion Chicken Bake** is a rich, flavorful dish that captures the savory taste of caramelized onions and tender chicken baked together in a comforting, cheesy sauce. It’s a dish that’s perfect for any night when you’re craving something hearty but not too complicated. The juicy chicken absorbs the deep flavors of the onions and broth, while a layer of melted cheese on top brings everything together.

Whether you’re preparing this for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this French Onion Chicken Bake will surely be a hit. And if you’re a fan of French onion soup, you’ll love how those same beloved flavors are infused into this easy-to-make chicken bake. Best of all, it’s a one-pan dish, making clean-up a breeze!

Kitchen Equipment Needed:
– Oven-safe baking dish (9×13)
– Medium skillet
– Whisk
– Knife and cutting board
– Wooden spoon or spatula

### Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 large onions, thinly sliced
– 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth if preferred)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

### Directions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Caramelize Onions**: In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until onions are golden and caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme, then cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3. **Prepare Sauce**: Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to combine. Slowly add the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Assemble the Dish**: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the onion sauce over the top. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Gruyère cheeses evenly over the chicken and onions.
5. **Bake**: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
6. **Serve**: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve the chicken bake hot, with a side of crusty bread or roasted vegetables.

### Prep Time:
– 15 minutes

### Cook Time:
– 50 minutes (including caramelizing onions and baking)

### Total Time:
– 1 hour and 5 minutes

### Nutrition (per serving):
– Calories: 400
– Protein: 36g
– Carbohydrates: 10g
– Fat: 25g
– Fiber: 2g
– Sodium: 700mg
– Sugar: 5g

This **French Onion Chicken Bake** is the perfect comfort meal, blending the warmth of a classic French onion soup with tender, juicy chicken. It’s easy to make and will fill your home with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone excited for dinner!

French Onion Chicken Bake*

is a rich, flavorful dish that captures the savory taste of caramelized onions and tender chicken baked together in a comforting, cheesy sauce. It’s a dish that’s perfect for any night when you’re craving something hearty but not too complicated.

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Equipment

• - Oven-safe baking dish (9x13)
• - Medium skillet
• Whisk
• Knife and cutting board
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  

• - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• - 2 large onions thinly sliced
• - 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth if preferred
• - 1 tablespoon olive oil
• - 1 tablespoon butter
• - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• - 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss
• - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• - Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• **Caramelize Onions**: In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until onions are golden and caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme, then cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• **Prepare Sauce**: Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to combine. Slowly add the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• **Assemble the Dish**: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the onion sauce over the top. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Gruyère cheeses evenly over the chicken and onions.
• **Bake**: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
• **Serve**: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve the chicken bake hot, with a side of crusty bread or roasted vegetables.
• ### Prep Time:
• - 15 minutes
• ### Cook Time:
• - 50 minutes (including caramelizing onions and baking)
• ### Total Time:
• - 1 hour and 5 minutes
• ### Nutrition (per serving):
• - Calories: 400
• - Protein: 36g
• - Carbohydrates: 10g
• - Fat: 25g
• - Fiber: 2g
• - Sodium: 700mg
• - Sugar: 5g
• This **French Onion Chicken Bake** is the perfect comfort meal, blending the warmth of a classic French onion soup with tender, juicy chicken. It’s easy to make and will fill your home with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone excited for dinner!