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Melted gruyere cheese stretching from spoon over french onion chicken in cast iron skillet showing cheese pull effect

French Onion Chicken With Gruyere Cheese

4 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This French onion chicken transforms classic soup flavors into a hearty skillet dinner. Tender chicken cubes swim in caramelized onions and rich broth, topped with melted Gruyere cheese that creates the perfect golden crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings:4 People
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, French
Calories:385kcal
Cost:$12.50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter For caramelizing onions
  • 2 cups White onion, sliced thin Key for French onion flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil If needed for chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breast, cubed small Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fine Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning Dried herbs blend
  • Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Rich beef broth Low-sodium preferred
  • ½ cup Dry red wine Optional, can substitute with more broth
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, freshly shredded Swiss cheese works as substitute

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet To caramelize onions and cook chicken
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice onions and cube chicken
  • 1 Cutting board For prep work
  • 1 Wooden spoon To stir onions and chicken

Method
 

  1. Heat your large skillet over medium temperature. Add butter and let it melt completely before adding those thinly sliced onions.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low and add just a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and be patient - this takes at least 10 minutes.
  3. While those onions work their magic, cut your chicken into small, even cubes. Toss them with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove those beautiful caramelized onions from your pan and set aside. Add chicken to the same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Return those golden onions to the skillet with your chicken. Pour in beef broth and red wine, then bring everything to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. When your sauce has reduced by half, sprinkle that shredded Gruyere over everything. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let it cook 4-5 more minutes until cheese melts completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

The secret to incredible French onion flavor lies in properly caramelizing those onions. Take your time with this step - patience here creates the deep, sweet flavors that make this dish restaurant-quality.