Description
At its core, a French Onion Chicken Skillet is a culinary mashup that takes the primary components of the world-famous French onion soup and applies them to tender, juicy chicken breasts. Instead of a bowl of broth, you get a rich, concentrated onion gravy that clings to the meat, all topped with a generous layer of melted, bubbly cheese.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small)
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
½ cup beef broth
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.Sear the chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.Cook the onions
In the same skillet, melt butter and add the sliced onions. Cook on medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and caramelized.Add garlic and seasoning
Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.Make the sauce
Pour in beef broth, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.Return the chicken
Place the chicken back into the skillet and spoon some of the onion mixture over it.Add cheese
Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top of each piece of chicken.Melt the cheese
Cover the skillet and cook for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked.Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This French Onion Chicken Skillet brings together tender chicken, caramelized onions, and melted cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal. It’s an easy one-pan dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 1 chicken portion
Keywords: One Pan French Onion Chicken, Skillet Caramelized Onion Chicken, Cheesy French Onion Poultry Skillet, Stovetop French Onion Chicken Recipe