French Onion Chicken Bake

If you want comfort food inspired by French onion soup, this EASY French Onion Chicken Bake should be your next weeknight dinner!

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French Onion Chicken Bake

If you want comfort food inspired by French onion soup, this EASY French Onion Chicken Bake should be your next weeknight dinner!

Ingredients :
  • 2/3 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups caramelized onions
  • 1/2 cup Swiss or Gruyere cheese , shredded
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • ½ cup garlic croutons , coarsely crumbled
  • Minced thyme or parsley for garnish
Directions :

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. In a liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, vinegar, thyme, garlic pepper and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts on all sides until browned. They will not be cooked the whole way through.

  4. Pour the beef broth mixture over the chicken, heating until at a low simmer.

  5. Top with the caramelized onions and sprinkle with cheese.

  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the chicken registers at 160°F.

  7. Remove and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes (carry-over cooking will bring it up to 165°F).

  8. Before serving, sprinkle liberally with garlic croutons and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, if desired.

  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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