French Onion Chicken
This comforting skillet dish transforms classic French onion soup into a hearty chicken dinner with deeply caramelized onions, savory broth, and a blanket of melted Gruyere cheese. Each bite delivers rich, sweet onion flavor paired with juicy pan-seared chicken that the whole family will love.
Juicy seared chicken smothered in caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese inspired by classic French onion soup.
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Instructions
Sear the Chicken
Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Caramelize the Onions
Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, for 30 to 35 minutes until the onions are deeply golden, sweet, and caramelized. Add the minced garlic in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Deglaze and Build the Sauce
Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the fresh thyme and let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced and fragrant.
Return Chicken and Simmer
Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the caramelized onions. Spoon some of the onion mixture over each piece of chicken and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Top with Cheese and Broil
Preheat the broiler to high. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the chicken and onions. Place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and lightly browned. Serve immediately directly from the skillet.
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