Description
Indulge in this comforting French onion chicken casserole, featuring tender chicken and sweet caramelized onions, all topped with melty cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a large baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Sauté the Onions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced yellow onions and sauté for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized.
- 3. Prepare the Chicken
- Season boneless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme. Arrange them at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4. Layer It Up
- Mix caramelized onions with vegetable broth in the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts and sprinkle Gruyère cheese generously on top.
- 5. Bake
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- 6. Serve
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or over rice!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg