french onion chicken thighs with provolone

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Shreveport, LA
Updated on Nov 3, 2017

This recipe is basically a thickened homemade french onion soup with seasoned chicken and smoked cheese. This recipe is sure to melt in your mouth!

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Convection Oven
yield 2-4 depending on appetite sizes

Ingredients

  • FRENCH ONION GRAVY
  • 2 medium onions, yellow
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 teaspoons minced onion, dried
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch & cold water
  • CHICKEN
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 4 - chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
  • To taste - garlic powder
  • To taste - onion powder
  • To taste - paprika
  • To taste - pepper
  • To taste - parsley flakes
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

How To Make french onion chicken thighs with provolone

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400.
  • Step 2
    Combine beef broth, dry onion flakes, onion powder, Garlic powder, pepper, set aside.
  • Step 3
    Season chicken using the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and parsley.
  • Step 4
    Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Place on a separate dish and set aside.
  • Step 5
    Toss in onion slices, cook til tender, (You may need to add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, just use your judgement) stir in balsamic vinegar for 1 minute and add broth mixture, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add chicken back to the pan.Transfer pan to oven for 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove Skillet from oven return to stovetop on medium heat, add cornstarch and water mixture, heat till mixture thickens to a gravy. (I removed the chicken from the skillet to get a better mix and added chicken back to skillet)
  • Step 8
    Add a slice of provolone cheese to each thigh, cover on low heat till cheese is melted.
  • Step 9
    Serve.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American

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