Description
This French Onion Soup Chicken Bake combines tender chicken breasts with caramelized onions, garlic, and rich Gruyère cheese for a comforting dish that takes the classic soup to the next level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 medium sweet onions
- 3–5 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and fresh thyme to the caramelized onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the caramelized onion and garlic mixture over the chicken breasts, followed by the beef broth and balsamic vinegar.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the caramelized onions. You can also substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup Chicken Bake, Melted Gruyère, Chicken Bake Recipe, Comfort Food