French Onion Soup Chicken
Rich, cheesy and deeply flavorful, this French onion soup chicken recipe is a keeper and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fancy dinner date.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups white onions sliced
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 cup chicken stock
- 2-5 garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon mixed herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Combine flour and seasonings in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
- Pan fry in a little butter on high heat until both sides are light golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the onions on medium-low heat until deep golden brown. Add garlic, thyme and seasonings.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken stock.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, cover and cook for 5 minutes on low.
- Top with cheese and thyme. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
To make the onions caramelize faster, add a pinch of baking soda to the pan.
Notes
- Slice the onions thinly to get them to caramelize faster. Keep them even in thickness to ensure that consistent golden brown color.
- Make sure the chicken is nice and dry before you coat it in the flour.
- Pound the chicken breasts to get them to flatten up a bit and have uniform thickness.
- Sear the chicken breasts on high heat for just a few minutes. You don't want the chicken to cook completely.
- You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the mix to get that deep color.
Nutrition
Calories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 62gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 938mgPotassium: 1314mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 668IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 2mg
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