My French Onion Chicken Is Ready In Just Over 30 Minutes (and So Delicious) (2024)

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Published March 22, 2024

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French Onion Chicken

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Servings4 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more for garnish
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
4 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Method

Cook the chicken:
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium (about 10-inch) oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken tenderloins all over with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Add the chicken in a single even layer to the skillet. Cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes total. Remove from skillet, place on a plate, and set aside. It’s okay if they are not cooked through—they will finish cooking later. Do not wipe the skillet clean.
Preheat the broiler:
Preheat the oven to broil with a rack about 6 inches away from the heat source.
Cook the onions:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sugar and cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
Make the sauce:
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in the thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Finish cooking the chicken:
Return the chicken to the skillet in an even layer and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring and turning the chicken often, until the sauce is thickened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Broil and serve:
Sprinkle the top with cheese. Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional pepper and thyme and serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
497	Calories
27g	Fat
18g	Carbs
45g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	497
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 15g	76%
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 895mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 8mg	38%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 576mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.