Description
This French Onion Chicken Bake recipe combines tender chicken breasts with caramelized onions, creamy sour cream, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Caramelized Onions:
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Other:
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup French onion dip (or extra sour cream)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook sliced onions until golden and caramelized. Add butter, thyme, salt, and garlic powder. Deglaze with beef broth.
- Prepare Chicken: Mix sour cream and French onion dip. Place chicken in a baking dish, top with sour cream mixture, caramelized onions, shredded cheese, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
