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French Onion Chicken Bake

This French Onion Chicken Bake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 492 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter 56.7 g
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 30 ml
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth 158 ml
  • 4 onions peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 113 g
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (680 g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 56.7 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking dish by spraying cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until they are soft.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, pepper, and thyme. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and beef broth to the skillet, and stir until well blended, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  • Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
  • Transfer 1/3 of the onion mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt to taste, and place them on top of the onion layer in the baking dish.
  • Spread the remaining onion mixture over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top of the onion layer.
  • Bake the dish in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.