Description
Cozy French Onion Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and melty Gruyère cheese, all nestled within tender chicken breasts. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, this recipe offers comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions with a pinch of salt; sauté until golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cut pockets into each breast.
- Stir thyme into caramelized onions, then mix in half of the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Stuff the chicken pockets with onion-cheese mixture; place in a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg