French Onion Flavored Chicken
Tender chicken breasts are simmered with caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and melted provolone cheese for a comforting French onion-inspired skillet dinner.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 tbsp low-sodium fat-free beef broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ½ tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 c low-sodium fat-free beef broth
- 4 slices thin-sliced provolone cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped chives
- Cracked black pepper for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Onions
- Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to melt completely. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook for approximately 30 seconds, stirring to coat the onions evenly with the butter.
Step 2: Caramelize the Onions
- Add 3 to 4 tbsp of beef broth to the skillet with the onions. Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, golden, and caramelized.
- If the onions begin to stick to the skillet, add a small additional splash of broth as needed. Once caramelized, transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Add the olive oil to the same skillet. Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on one side. Turn the chicken over, season the second side with additional salt and black pepper, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 4: Prepare the French Onion Sauce
- Return the caramelized onions to the skillet. Add the cornstarch and 1 c of beef broth.
- Whisk continuously until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 1 minute. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
Step 5: Combine the Chicken and Sauce
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the onion sauce over the chicken and allow it to simmer for approximately 3 minutes, so the chicken can absorb the flavor of the sauce.
Step 6: Add the Cheese
- Place one slice of provolone cheese over each chicken breast. Cover the skillet and allow the cheese to melt completely.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the chicken with fresh chopped chives or cracked black pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm with the onion sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
To make this French Onion Flavored Chicken gluten-free, confirm that the beef broth and cornstarch are certified gluten-free. Most plain cornstarch is naturally gluten-free, but cross-contamination can occur, so checking the label is important. Also verify that the provolone cheese contains no gluten-based additives. Serve with gluten-free sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or gluten-free bread.