What’s in This French Onion Chicken Recipe?
To all the French onion soup lovers out there, this one’s for you! Tender chicken breasts sauteed in a caramelized onion sauce and covered in glorious melted cheese make this French onion chicken skillet one of our all-time favorite recipes!
Flour: Coating the chicken in all-purpose flour seals in moisture and encourages browning. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free 1:1 flour in place of the all-purpose flour. Chicken: We used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs will also work. Butter: Unsalted butter adds richness to the chicken. Oil will also work, but the flavor will change. Onions: While we recommend using yellow onions, white or sweet onions are also good choices. Avoid red onions. Thyme: Adds an earthy and herbal flavor. Bay Leaf: Adds a balancing earthy and bitter flavor. Don’t forget to discard it after cooking! Garlic: Creates a savory base of flavor for the sauce. Wine: White wine adds a dash of balancing acidity and freshness to the sauce. We recommend choosing a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, or Pinot Grigio. In place of the white wine, use an equal amount of beef or chicken broth. Broth: Low-sodium beef broth adds punchy umami flavor to the sauce. For a lighter flavor, use low-sodium chicken broth instead. Cheese: Freshly shredded gruyere is a classic choice for French onion soup.
Variations on Skillet French Onion Chicken
If gruyere cheese is not available, Swiss cheese makes a great substitute!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover French onion chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a cast-iron skillet or baking pan in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, until heated through. You may place it under a broiler for a few minutes to remelt the cheese.
How to Freeze
Freeze French onion chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Chicken naturally plumps up more when cooked, so be sure to pound it thin! You can also cut your chicken breasts in half horizontally to ensure the chicken cooks more quickly and evenly.
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