Servings
4
Total Cook Time
30MIN
Ingredients
An easy weeknight dinner, this skillet French onion chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts, caramelized onions, and melted cheese for a 30-minute comfort food meal with all the flavor of your favorite soup.
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (2 pieces) chicken breast
- 2 Tablespoons Cache Valley® salted butter
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced thin
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish (if desired)
- 1 cup beef stock
- 8 slices Cache Valley® Swiss slices
Steps
- In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Slice each chicken breast vertically to create four thin cutlets. Lightly pound them to an even thickness for quick, even cooking.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, coating lightly on all sides.
- Cook the chicken in the hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate. Preheat the oven broiler on high.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and kosher salt. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.
- Pour in the beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the onions are coated in a rich, glossy sauce.
- Push the onions to one side of the skillet and nestle the chicken back into the pan. Spoon the onion mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Layer two slices of Swiss cheese over each piece of chicken. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh thyme (if desired), and serve hot.
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Author Bio
Amanda Scarlati – Scarlati Family Kitchen
Amanda Scarlati is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and founder of Scarlati Family Kitchen. She creates approachable, chef-quality recipes designed to bring families together and help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen. With a warm, down-to-earth style, Amanda makes cooking simple, enjoyable, and a way to create lasting traditions.
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