French Onion Chicken Breast (Print Version)
Tender chicken with sweet onions and melted Gruyère for satisfying, French-inspired comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each)
02 -
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 -
4 slices Gruyère cheese
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cups low-sodium beef broth
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a separate pan over medium-high heat, sear chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer caramelized onions and thyme to the pan with the chicken. Pour in beef broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Preheat broiler. Place Gruyère cheese slices over each chicken breast and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
# Notes:
01 -
Thinly slicing onions ensures even caramelization and optimal flavor.