Cheesy French Onion Chicken
featured in Everything You Can Do With Thyme
This cheesy French onion chicken is the perfect combination of tender chicken and caramelized onions, all smothered in melted cheese. It's a deliciously savory and indulgent meal that's sure to impress.
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
96% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Inspired by seriouseats.com
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef stock (235 mL)
- 2 cups gruyère cheese (200 g), shredded
- bread, sliced and toasted, to serve
Nutrition Info
- Calories 522
- Fat 23g
- Carbs 41g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 17g
- Protein 35g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a bowl, add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic, dried parsley, and olive oil, and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the chicken to a skillet on medium-high heat. Sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side of the chicken, 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Add the butter, sliced onions, salt, and pepper to the same pan, stirring occasionally until softened. Reduce heat to low and cook until they are deeply caramelized, about 1 hour.
- Add thyme and beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the chicken on top of the onions, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve over bread.
- Enjoy!
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