Quick French Onion Chicken

Quick French Onion Chicken is a super easy dinner recipe for chicken breast topped with caramelized onions and melted cheese. 

Okay … so …. this chicken kind of looks like it has worms on it. BUT it’s one of the best chicken recipes I’ve ever made.

If you don’t know the magic of caramelized onions, I hope this recipe inspires you to give them a try.

I always make a huge batch of caramelized onions (we’re talkin’ like … 5 onions at a time) and keep them in the freezer for quick meals like this. They add sweet and savory deliciousness to everything from chicken to eggs to sandwiches to pizza and everything in between.

This Quick French Onion Chicken combines the amazing flavor of caramelized onions with melted Swiss cheese and juicy chicken. What could be better?!

I especially love that this recipe only takes about 15 minutes to make. 

Despite its ease, it’s seriously impressive to serve and tastes fancy, so it’s perfect for entertaining. You’re sure to get compliments! 

I served mine alongside some sautéed asparagus topped with Trader Joes Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Truly a magic weeknight meal. 

I recommend using a cast iron skillet to make any meat – especially chicken and salmon. I’m always able to get a better golden sear on the outside of meat with cast iron without overcooking it.

Next time you need a super quick and easy chicken recipe, give this Quick French Onion Chicken a try. It’s a great way to use up caramelized onions! 

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Quick French Onion Chicken

Yield: 2 Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Juicy chicken breasts covered in a caramelized onion sauce and melted cheese

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Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup caramelized onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 stems of thyme, chopped (about 1/2 tsp)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts liberally on both sides. Heat oil in a cast iron pan and cook chicken until cooked through and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add garlic and thyme and saute one minute. Add caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine. Add in a few tablespoons of water or beef broth if the mixture seems too dry.
3. Return chicken back to the pan and top with the onion mixture. Top each chicken breast with cheese, cover, and cook until cheese is melted. (You can also place the pan under your oven's broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese).
4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Here's a great article on how to caramelize onions. Once caramelized, I always keep these in my freezer for quick meals like this one!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 378Total Fat: 18gSodium: 350mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 46g