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One-Skillet French Onion Smothered Chicken in a ceramic serving bowl

One-Skillet French Onion Smothered Chicken


  • Author: Amelia Hall
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy golden seared chicken breasts smothered in sweet caramelized onions, rich savory gravy, and bubbling melted Gruyere cheese. Made in one skillet!


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally into cutlets)
3 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced into half-moons
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cup low-sodium beef broth (rich, wholesome & alcohol-free)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyu00e8re cheese (or Swiss cheese)
1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped for garnish


Instructions

Season chicken cutlets generously on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until beautifully golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165u00b0F / 74u00b0C). Transfer chicken to a clean plate and tent loosely with foil.
Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan drippings. Add the sliced yellow onions, a pinch of salt, and fresh thyme leaves. Cook slowly for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions turn soft, jammy, and deeply caramelized golden brown.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
Slowly pour in the rich beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, using a wooden spatula to scrape up all the savory browned fond from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion gravy thickens into a glossy sauce.
Nestle the seared chicken cutlets back into the pan, spooning generous mounds of caramelized onions over each piece. Top evenly with shredded Gruyu00e8re and mozzarella cheese.
Cover the skillet with a lid or transfer directly under a preheated oven broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling, gooey, and toasted with golden brown spots. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and chopped parsley. Serve hot directly from the skillet!

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min