French Onion Chicken With Gruyere Cheese
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.
Print Pin Servings : 4
Calories : 385kcal
Cost : $12.50
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
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
Instructions
- Heat your large skillet over medium temperature. Add butter and let it melt completely before adding those thinly sliced onions.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add just a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and be patient - this takes at least 10 minutes.
- While those onions work their magic, cut your chicken into small, even cubes. Toss them with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Remove those beautiful caramelized onions from your pan and set aside. Add chicken to the same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving : 170g | Calories : 385kcal | Carbohydrates : 8g | Protein : 32g | Fat : 24g | Saturated Fat : 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 2g | Monounsaturated Fat : 8g | Cholesterol : 95mg | Sodium : 680mg | Potassium : 420mg | Fiber : 2g | Sugar : 5g | Vitamin A : 320IU | Vitamin C : 6mg | Calcium : 280mg | Iron : 1.2mg