French Onion Chicken Skillet with Gruyère Melt
French Onion Chicken Skillet with Gruyère Melt is a comforting, one-pan dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a savory masterpiece. With sweet caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese, this meal is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup high-quality Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute. Push onions to the side and add seasoned chicken breasts; sear until browned on both sides.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape any browned bits from the skillet. Add soy sauce and thyme.
- Reduce heat, cover with grated Gruyère cheese, and let melt for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Customize by adding mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition. For a deeper flavor, splash red wine during onion cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.