Description
This delectable one-pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender, buttery chicken breasts filled with caramelized onions and melted cheeses, then baked to perfection. It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that offers rich oniony goodness paired with gooey cheese, all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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For Caramelized Onions:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- a pinch each of salt and pepper
For Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken or beef stock
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the sliced onions, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheeses. Carefully butterfly each chicken breast to create a pocket, then stuff each with the cheese mixture and caramelized onions. Secure each with toothpicks to prevent spilling.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same skillet. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce and Bake: In the same skillet, add the remaining onions, stock, and fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Carefully remove toothpicks, then serve the stuffed chicken with the caramelized onions and pan juices spooned over the top.
Notes
- Make sure to properly secure the filled chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- You can customize the cheese blend to your preference, using mozzarella, gruyère, or parmesan.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts to ensure they are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
