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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 â…› 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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