Description
This Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken Recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with caramelized onions and two types of cheese, then baked to perfection in a flavorful broth. The result is a savory and cheesy chicken dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Onion Filling:
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Other:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions until caramelized. Reserve half for stuffing.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with onions and cheese. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in the skillet.
- Add Broth: Add remaining onions and broth to the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor before cooking.
- Provolone or fontina cheese can be used as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
