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    Home » One Pot Recipes » One Pot French Onion Chicken Recipe

    One Pot French Onion Chicken Recipe

    Published: Mar 10, 2020 Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by GG

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    French Onion Chicken
    French Onion chicken

    Our One Pot French Onion Chicken Recipe combines all the flavors of French onion soup with chicken. Onions are caramelized and chicken is seasoned and browned then simmered together in one skillet. Sprinkle with cheese that melts over the top and every forkful is bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness!

    French Onion Chicken recipe in a skillet toped with cheese and fresh thyme

    French Onion Chicken Recipe

    Are you a French onion soup lover like me? Do your taste buds start dancing when you see French onion soup on a menu? Onions cooked until caramelized and sweet. In a flavorful broth. Topped with melty cheese. Oh how that makes me happy. And now I’m getting hungry!

    Enter French Onion Chicken, the latest recipe craze trending on the internet that combines tender chicken and all the flavors of onion soup, even the cheese, in one recipe.

    French Onion Chicken with melted cheese

    Made in one skillet on your stove top, buttery caramelized onions simmer with lightly seasoned chicken tenders in a flavorful pan sauce. Smothered in cheese that melts over the top, trust me when I say that every forkful is truly irresistible.

    Everyone will love this combination of the beloved French onion soup and seasoned chicken tenderloins covered in a blanket of melted cheese. Need I say more?

    scoop coming out of chicken onion soup recipe in a skillet

    This chicken skillet recipe is one of my all-time favorites that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough to serve guests. Delicious with rice or mashed potatoes, just add a salad and you’ll think you’re dining in a restaurant!

    Love the ease of one pot cooking? Then you definitely must check out all of our one pot recipes. Recipes include skillet recipes, sheet pan recipes, casseroles and more!

    Caramelized Onions FAQ’s

    Onions before and after caramelizing

    What are caramelized onions?

    Caramelized onions are onions that have been cooked for an extended length of time with a fat, either oil, butter or both. Caramelizing onions brings out their sweetness.

    What is the difference between caramelized onions and sautéed onions?

    Caramelized onions will be darker in color than sautéed onions. Sauteed onions cook at a higher temperature for less time. Caramelized onions cook at a low temperature for as long as 30 minutes and up to one hour. Caramelized onions are a deep rich dark golden color.

    What does a caramelized onion taste like?

    A caramelized onion has a sweet flavor with slight savory onion notes.

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • Use a combination of types of onions
    • Make with your favorite cheese

    Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • olive oil
    • chicken tenders
    • dried thyme
    • kosher salt
    • pepper
    • butter
    • sweet onions, such as Vidalia
    • sherry 
    • beef broth
    • flour
    • Gruyere or Swiss cheese

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    One Pot French Onion Chicken

    One Pot French Onion Chicken combines all the flavors of French onion soup with chicken in one easy recipe. Onions are caramelized and chicken is seasoned and browned then simmered together in one skillet. Sprinkle with cheese that melts over the top and every forkful is bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine French
    Keyword french onion chicken recipe, french onion chicken skillet
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 446kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Equipment

    • 12-inch nonstick skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbs. olive oil , divided
    • 1 ¼ lbs. boneless chicken tenders
    • 1 tsp. dried thyme , divided
    • ½ tsp. kosher salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • 2 Tbs. butter
    • 2 sweet onions , such as Vidalia, sliced, 4 cups
    • ¼ cup sherry or beef broth
    • 1 ¼ cups beef broth
    • 1 Tbs. flour
    • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season chicken with ½ tsp. thyme, kosher salt and pepper and cook until browned, turning once, and set aside.
    • In same skillet melt butter and add remaining 1 Tablespoon oil.
    • Cook onions over low heat until golden and softened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
    • Add sherry and cook 1 minute.
    • Combine broth, flour and remaining ½ tsp. thyme until blended and stir into onions.
    • Return chicken to skillet and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through and a sauce has formed.
    • Top with shredded cheese. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 3mg

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    About GG

    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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    1. phyllis hanratty

      April 25, 2020 at 8:58 am

      This looks delicious. Definately going to make it Wiil let you know

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