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French Onion Chicken Skillet
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FRENCH ONION CHICKEN SKILLET

Juicy chicken with caramelized onions & melted Gruyere in one skillet, this French Onion Chicken Skillet is easy, flavorful, and absolutely amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: French
Keyword: french onion chicken, french onion chicken skillet, one skillet french onion chicken, skillet french onion chicken
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon light butter
  • 4-5 medium-sized sweet, brown, white, or yellow onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese or 1 cup light Swiss cheese or light mozzarella

Instructions

  • Cut all of the onions. To do this, cut both ends off of each onion, cut the onion in half, cut the onion in half again, and then thinly slice the onion.
  • Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  • Add the butter to a large skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. Then, add the sliced onions, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, and thyme to the skillet.
  • Cook the onions in the skillet until they are browned and caramelized. It will take about 20-25 minutes to caramelize the onions. Move the onions around occasionally while they are caramelizing.
  • Once caramelized, move the onions to one side of the skillet and add in chicken tenders. Brown the chicken tenders in the skillet for 3-3 ½ minutes on each side over medium heat.
  • Pour the balsamic glaze into the pan, this will deglaze the pan. Scrape off any bits that are stuck to the pan and mix. Next, add the beef broth to the skillet. Also, add the bay leaf. Let everything simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, when it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top. Put the lid on the skillet to melt the cheese. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Cheese: Some options are Gruyere cheese, light Swiss cheese, or light mozzarella.
  • Onions: You can use sweet, brown, white, or yellow onions.
 
WW Points: 3 points per serving
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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 48.3g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 950mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 5.7g