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onion soup chicken in a skillet

Onion Soup Chicken

You will love this easy delicious chicken dinner that you can made in less than hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort
Keyword: onion soup chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

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Ingredients

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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

Substitutes:
  • 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,
Serving Suggestions:
This  recipe tastes great as a main course with rice, cauliflower rice, roasted potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes roasted vegetables or a salad.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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