One Pot French Onion Soup Chicken
One Pot French Onion Soup 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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 446kcal
Equipment
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