Description
Elevate your dinner experience with our French Onion Chicken Bake, a delightful fusion of rich flavors inspired by classic French onion soup. This easy-to-make dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts topped with savory caramelized onions and a heavenly blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends while providing ultimate comfort in every bite. Serve it with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 sliced onions
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, black pepper, and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in beef broth and balsamic vinegar; simmer until onions are jammy (about 10 minutes).
- Layer one-third of onions in the baking dish, place chicken breasts on top, season with salt, then add remaining onions.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg