Description
This French Onion Soup Chicken Bake combines tender chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and a generous topping of melted Gruyère cheese, delivering a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 medium sweet onions
- 3–5 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Add the fresh thyme, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and pour the onion mixture over them.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese on top of the chicken and onion mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the onion mixture. This dish pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Chicken Bake, Gruyère, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Recipes