French Onion Chicken Recipe
A delicious French Onion Chicken Recipe that is savory and easy to make. Perfect for a Sunday dinner or dinner party.
Servings: 4
Calories: 538kcal
Equipment
- Large Cast Iron Skillet
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 bone-in thighs
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add thinly sliced onion to a pan of melted butter and oil.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and let them carmelize for 25-30 mins over medium heat (stirring every ten mins)
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides and set aside.
- Once onions have caramelized, add in garlic paste and stir. Be sure to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes
- Remove carmelized onions from pan and set aside.
- Add in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and sear chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on both sides.
- Remove from pan and let rest.
- Deglaze the pan with broth and heavy cream.
- Let the sauce thicken for about 5 mins
- Add chicken thighs to the pan, top with onions and a little mozzarella cheese.
- Place in a 450-degree oven for 15-20 min or until chicken is fully cooked through
- Add more cheese at the 10 min mark and let cook the remaining 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg