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One-Pot French Onion Chicken Skillet (30 Mins)

Juicy seared chicken cutlets simmered in rich caramelized onion gravy and covered in bubbling melted Gruyère cheese. Cozy 30-min one-pot dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 3 large onions sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup halal beef bone broth or rich low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar (alcohol-free)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus whole sprigs for garnish
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 8 slices toasted French baguette slices, for serving

Method
 

  1. Season & Sear Chicken: Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add thinly sliced onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for 12 to 14 minutes until onions are soft, deep golden-brown, and sweet. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves; sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Simmer Gravy: Pour in beef bone broth and balsamic vinegar. Scrape up the flavorful browned fond from the skillet bottom. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the broth reduces slightly into a glossy, rich onion sauce.
  4. Add Chicken & Cheese: Nestle seared chicken cutlets and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Spoon caramelized onions over each chicken piece, then top generously with shredded Gruyère and Swiss cheeses.
  5. Broil & Serve: Transfer skillet to oven and broil on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and spotted with golden blisters. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve hot with toasted baguette slices for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 48gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.4mg

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