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One-Skillet French Onion Chicken with Melted Gruyère

All the rich, savory indulgence of classic French onion soup in an easy 40-minute skillet chicken dinner. Golden seared chicken breasts smothered in sweet caramelized onions, rich beef bone broth pan gravy, and bubbling melted Gruyère cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in skillet. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 18-20 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden-amber. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute.
  1. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick and glossy.
  2. Return chicken and resting juices to skillet, spooning jammy onions over each breast. Top with shredded Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Place skillet under the oven broiler on HIGH for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden-blistered. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 44gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 1.8mg

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