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A large skillet with chicken and a brown sauce, topped with melted cheese, croutons, and parsley. There's a cutting board with a Vidalia onion and some parsley in the background.

French Onion Chicken Recipe

Contributor: Ilona Orzechowska

French Onion Chicken is a hardy protein- rich version of French Onion Soup. It’s a great comfort food for weekends when you have a little more time to spend in the kitchen (caramelized onions – mmmmm!)

  • Author: Ilona Orzechowska
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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  • 23 large onions, sliced (about 5 cups)
  • 5 Tbsp. cooking oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 and 1/4 cups Gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup store-bought croutons

Instructions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add water and ⅛ teaspoon of the salt to the onions. Sauté for an additional 10 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine flour, garlic powder, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour. Set aside.
  4. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the same skillet and heat.
  6. Add the floured chicken to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until pieces are browned underneath, 3-4 minutes. Flip them over and cook until underside is also browned.
  7. Add beef broth and cooked onions. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce is reduced.
  8. Stir in the Gruyere cheese. Cover and cook for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Top with croutons and serve immediately for best results.

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