Skillet French Onion Chicken

I’m more of a dark-meat girl, so my chicken breast recipes really need to be jazzed up so they taste delish! Thin chicken breast cutlets are cooked and topped with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese in this French Onion Chicken recipe. These are so wonderful and easy to make. For more chicken breast recipes, try this Spicy Vodka Chicken Parmesan, Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken Breast, and Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts. And for more French onion recipes, don’t miss my French Onion Soup and French Dip Sandwich.

French Onion Chicken Ingredients

Chicken: You’ll need four boneless, skinless chicken cutlets. If they’re not uniformly thin, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a heavy pan. Season the cutlets with salt and pepper. Onions: Thinly slice two yellow onions. Sauce: Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar. Thyme: Dried or fresh thyme will work. Gruyère: Grate three ounces of Gruyère to get about one cup. Dredging Mixture: Flour, salt, smoked paprika. Butter: Cook the chicken breasts in melted butter.

How to Make French Onion Skillet Chicken

Cook the Onions: Warm the oil in a large nonstick (preferably ovenproof) skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, increase the heat to medium-high, and frequently stir until they brown around the edges. If they are sticking, pour in a bit of water to deglaze the pan. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the vinegar, Worcestershire, and thyme, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the onions are tender. Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl, set aside, and wipe out the skillet. Dredge the Chicken: Whisk the flour, salt, and paprika in a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge the cutlets in the mixture, and shake off any excess. Cook the Cutlets: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, lay the chicken in the pan, and then decrease the heat to medium. Cook the chicken for three minutes and then flip. Top each piece with caramelized onions and cheese. Cook for another three minutes. Melt the Cheese: If your skillet is ovenproof, transfer it to the oven and broil for a minute or two. If not, cover the pan and cook until the cheese is bubbling and brown.

What to Serve with French Onion Chicken

This French onion chicken breast works well with so many sides. Some ideas include rice, a big salad, broccolini, asparagus, or roasted radishes.

How to Freeze French Onion Chicken

Leftover chicken will last for up to four days refrigerated. You can also freeze the chicken breasts for up to three months. To reheat, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave until warm.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Baked Pesto Chicken Breast Mustard-Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast Sous Vide Chicken Avocado Salad

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title: “Skillet French Onion Chicken” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Brian Cagle”

For more savory and creamy chicken recipes, try my Skillet Creamy Mushroom Florentine or Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Chicken. You’ll thank me later!

Skillet French Onion Chicken

Cooking everything in one skillet makes this ideal for busy evenings or when you want to minimize cleanup. The flavors meld beautifully, creating a dish that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. I also love how easy this one-pan crispy parmesan chicken recipe or this skillet Italian sausage and pepper recipe are.

Ingredients for French Onion Chicken

With just a few ingredients you most likely have on hand, you can quickly assemble the most incredible meal for your family. These shopping list staples make the BEST French onion chicken recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

Olive Oil: Adds amazing flavor to the chicken as it cooks in the skillet. Yellow Onions: Saute until they are sweet and caramelized. Chicken breasts: Pound them out to an even thickness. Salt and pepper: The salt brings out the flavors so season generously to your taste preference. Butter: Melt the butter in the pan, then whisk in the flour until it is combined to create the base of the sauce. Flour: Whisk into the butter for the roux. This will be the thickening agent for the creamy sauce. Beef broth: Add to the roux and let it simmer until it starts to thicken. Dried oregano and thyme: These two seasonings are perfect, but you can also use an Italian seasoning mix if you have it on hand. Swiss and Provolone cheese: Sprinkle both cheeses over the top of the chicken and broil to create the perfect melty cheese crust.

How to Make Skillet Chicken

This classic French onion chicken is a family favorite that only needs one pan and 30 minutes to make! It is so quick and easy that it will become a go-to weeknight meal.

Serve with: This chicken would go great with a side of steamed rice or broccoli, a fresh Arugula salad, or asparagus. Chicken: Pound the chicken to a thin and even thickness, or butterfly the breast for a quicker cooking time. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. You can use a meat thermometer to check doneness.