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    french onion chicken recipe

    French Onion Chicken

    Turn a classic soup into a main course! This French Onion Chicken recipe comes together in under an hour and packs in tons of flavor!
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
    • 2 large white onions, sliced very thin
    • 2 tbsp marsala
    • 1 pound chicken breasts, pounded thin or cut in half if there are only two
    • 1 tsp italian seasoning
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 4 slices provolone cheese
    • 4 slices swiss cheese
    • parsley for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    • Caramelize onions: Heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add in onions and cook for 10-15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes or so. If the onions are getting too brown turn down the heat to medium low. Add in the marsala and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any fond aka "brown bits". This adds so much flavor! Remove the onions from the pan and set aside on a plate.
      french onion chicken recipe
    • Season chicken: On both sides with italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
      french onion chicken recipe
    • Cook chicken: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan the onions were cooked in. Heat oil over medium high heat and when the oil starts to sizzle add in chicken breasts. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
      french onion chicken recipe
    • Make the sauce: Return the onions back to the pan and stir in flour. Cook for one minute stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
      french onion chicken recipe
    • Melt cheese: Preheat oven broiler to high. Add the chicken back to the pan and top each chicken breast with a slice of swiss and a slice of provolone cheese. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
      french onion chicken recipe
    • Serve immediately: with fresh chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
      french onion chicken recipe

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 319mgIron: 1mg