Description
This Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken recipe is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests. Tender chicken breasts are filled with caramelized onions and gooey cheese, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal that is surprisingly simple to make in just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Stuffing and Cooking:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, stuff with onions and cheese, secure with toothpicks.
- Sear chicken: Sear stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Bake: Pour beef broth around the chicken, then bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks and serve hot, spooning pan juices over the top.
Notes
- Top with more cheese for extra flavor during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a green salad.
- This dish reheats well and is great for dinner guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
