French onion chicken

 French onion chicken 

  Moist and tender chicken braised in a french onion soup like sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients :

  1. 3 tablespoons butter
  2. 2 pounds onions, sliced
  3. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  4. 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  5. 2 tablespoons flour
  6. 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
  7. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  8. 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs (optionally boneless and skinless)
  9. salt and pepper to taste
  10. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  11. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  12. 1 cup gruyere, grated
French Onion Chicken
 French onion chicken 

Directions :

  1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and cook until a deep golden brown, about an hour, stirring occasionally, adding a bit of water or broth to deglaze the pan as needed.
  2. Add the garlic, thyme and flour and cook for another minute while stirring.
  3. Add half of the broth, deglaze the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in another pan over medium-high heat, season the chicken with salt and pepper, add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side before setting aside.
  5. Add the remaining cup of broth to the pan (that the chicken was just removed form), deglaze it, mix in the balsamic vinegar and mustard, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer to reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  6. Place the onions in an oven safe pan, top with the chicken and broth from the chicken pan, cover with a lid or foil and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 20 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle on the cheese and broil until it has melted, about 2-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

 Calories 473, Fat 23.7g (Saturated 11.3g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 118mg, Sodium 708mg, Carbs 29.5g (Fiber 5.4g, Sugars 10g), Protein 40.6g.

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