Easy French Onion Soup Chicken Recipe – Make it in One Pan
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French Onion Soup Chicken is the ultimate comfort food mashup. It’s made with juicy, tender chicken smothered in a rich herb-infused white wine broth, topped with a mountain of golden, caramelized onions, and finished with a gooey, melty layer of cheese. It’s the kind of easy dinner that feels fancy but secretly takes minimal effort.
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How to make onion soup chicken
Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the onions, measure the oil, broth, wine, and shred the cheese.
STEP 1: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and the oil is hot, add the onion slices and reduce the heat to medium.
STEP 2: Cook the sliced onions in the skillet over low to medium heat for about 5 minutes without disturbing them while keeping an eye on them to ensure they aren’t burning. Once the onions turn golden brown on the underside, flip them around in the pan and let them cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
STEP 3: Once the onions are golden brown on all sides, move them to the edge of the pan and add the chicken breasts. Cook the chicken until brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
STEP 4: Add the broth, wine, and fresh thyme. Cover the pan and let the chicken simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
STEP 6: Top the chicken breasts with shredded cheese and place the skillet under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Tips & Tricks
- Butter – Use unsalted butter, and keep a close eye on the skillet to prevent the onions from burning.
- Caramelize for Maximum Flavor – Take your time with the onions! Cook the onions slowly until they turn a deep golden brown. This brings out their natural sweetness and creates that rich, irresistible flavor.
- Keep Chicken Juicy & Tender – No one wants dry chicken! Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperature should reach 165°F; this way, your chicken stays perfectly moist.
Serving Suggestions
This French onion chicken skillet pairs perfectly with rice, cauliflower rice, roasted potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or a salad.
How to make onion soup chicken ahead of time
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping! Here’s how you can make it ahead of time for an easy, stress-free meal:
- Caramelize the onions in advance – They take time, but you can make them up to 3 days ahead! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and when you’re ready to cook, just grab and go.
- Prep the chicken ahead – Follow the recipe up to the step where you add the cheese. Let the dish cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat it – When it’s dinnertime, place the prepped chicken in a skillet over low heat, cover it loosely, and warm it through. Then add the cheese and pop it under the broiler until it’s irresistibly melty and golden.
Storing and reheating leftover French onion soup chicken
- Storage – Keep leftovers fresh and flavorful by storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating Options – Warm over low heat on top of the stove, in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave.
Leftover Hack! Turn your leftovers into a flavorful soup; just shred the chicken, toss it in a saucepan with the onions, and add chicken broth for a quick and comforting meal.
French onion chicken your way
French Onion Pork – Swap the chicken for boneless pork chops or sliced pork tenderloin and use beef broth instead of chicken broth for a deeper, heartier flavor.
French Onion Chicken & Mushrooms – Love mushrooms? Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms while the chicken and onions are simmering for an earthy, savory boost.
Make it Creamy – Right before serving, stir in a tablespoon or two of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a rich, velvety finish.
Flavor Enhancers – Try this for more depth :
- A pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat
- A splash of balsamic vinegar or tamari sauce for a bold umami kick.
Recipe FAQs
Since this is a chicken recipe, chicken broth is the best choice, but you can use beef broth, mushroom broth or even vegetable broth to make onion chicken soup.
It is not recommended to make this recipe with an onion soup mix. It will not have the authentic and robust flavor profile
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Onion Soup Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium onions
- 3/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or a few springs of thyme
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat
- Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium and add the 2 medium onions sliced.
- Cook the onions without disturbing for 5 to 8 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown on the bottom.
- Flip the onions over and cook them for a few minutes longer until they turn golden brown on all sides.
- Add 1 pound boneless chicken breasts and cook them for 3 minutes on each side.
- Stir in 1/2 cup white wine reduce the heat to low and cook until the wine reduces by half.
- Add 3/4 cup chicken broth, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves and simmer for at least 15 minutes longer.
- Top the chicken pieces with 4 ounces Swiss cheeseshredded) and pop the pan under the broiler to cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
Notes
- use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme in place of fresh thyme
- one pound of boneless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts,
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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