French Onion Soup Chicken Bake Delight
A comforting French onion soup chicken bake featuring tender chicken breasts in rich onion gravy topped with Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 3–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Lower heat to medium, add remaining oil if necessary, and cook sliced onions for 15-20 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Incorporate minced garlic and fresh thyme into the onions and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and balsamic vinegar, stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top with shredded Gruyere cheese and broil until melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of onions for added complexity. Adjust balsamic vinegar to taste. Let the dish rest for a few minutes after broiling to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg