Cheesy French Onion Chicken

Cheesy French Onion Chicken

This recipe takes the rich flavors of classic French onion soup and transforms them into a hearty and easy chicken dish. Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in deeply caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted cheese – pure comfort food! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, serve it over mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the French Onion Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for caramelization)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (provolone also works)

For Garnish (Optional):

• Fresh parsley, chopped