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french onion chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cathy Jacobsen
Ramsey, MN

If you love french onion soup, then you will go crazy for this easy and healthy meal. Serve with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus.This is also great with 2 cups of fresh mushrooms which can be cooked along with the onions.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For french onion chicken

  • 4 lg
    boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 lg
    onion cut into half circles
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 c
    shredded gruyere or swiss cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make french onion chicken

  • 1
    Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 " thickness. Season well with Salt & Pepper. Melt 1 tbl of Olive oil and 1 tbls of butter in a large saute pan.Cook until brown on both sides. About 4-5 min each side.
  • 2
    Remove chicken from pan and place into a baking dish, set aside. Melt 2 more tbls of butter in same saute pan. Add Onions and 1/4 tsp salt. cook until onions are light brown and slightly caramelized.
  • 3
    Add 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth and let cook for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Place onion mixture on top of chicken and add cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees
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