Description
Creamy French Onion Chicken Skillet is a comforting and gourmet dish that combines tender chicken breasts with caramelized onions, rich heavy cream, and melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. 3. In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onions. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become caramelized.
4. 4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. 5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. 6. Add the shredded Gruyère cheese, stirring until it completely melts, resulting in a creamy, luxurious sauce.
7. 7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Allow it to cook for an extra 2-3 minutes to warm through.
8. 8. Finally, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish before serving to add a fresh touch.
Notes
Consider serving with creamy mashed potatoes or buttery noodles that soak up the sauce beautifully. A fresh crusty baguette is perfect for mopping up the leftover sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg