French onion chicken is reminiscent of French onion soup, only that pan-seared chicken is smothered and cooked in rich glorious sauce. This is one-pan/skillet chicken recipe perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
French onion gravy made with caramelized onions and melted cheese makes a rich glorious sauce. With pan seared chicken this French onion gravy makes a dish that is a complete meal and gives you French onion soup experience.
Making this French onion chicken in one skillet gives you two-fold benefits-
One dish to wash
Not loosing any flavors from the dish.
Searing chicken in cast iron not just helps chicken to sear perfectly with a amazing charred flavor to it, but it also traps the flavors of the chicken in the pan. And then making caramelized onions in the same pan helps trap all the flavors in it.
French onion chicken is a delicious, creamy, rich flavored chicken. The flavor of caramelized onions is what makes the body of this dish. This dish does not have soupy consistency, rather has saucy consistency. Making it perfect for dunking your crusty bread in it, that way you still have the French onion soup experience.
Recipe has bold flavors from caramelized onions and it’s just perfect dinner with some hot, fresh French bread to dip in and eat them. It’s easy to make and comes together in about 30 minutes making it a perfect weekday dinner.
Usually, French onion dish calls for some of the best cheeses that don’t run into the sauce. Cheese like Gruyere, Swiss, gouda, provolone cheese are best as they melt and stay over the meat when you put it.
I could not find any of these gourmet cheese any where locally, I simply used my regular cheese in the recipe. The cheese when melted actually bled into the sauce and got blended with it. It’s not a problem really, because the sauce has rich taste from melted cheese and was totally delicious.
To experience the traditional French onion chicken taste, do add Gruyere cheese to give that bubbly, cheesy texture.
French Onion Chicken Recipe
- Clean and wash the chicken thighs well. Cut them into 2 pieces. I used chicken without skin.
- Add salt, pepper powder to the chicken pieces and mix well. Marinate it for about 30 minutes inside fridge.
- In a cast iron pan add olive. Add crushed garlic and sauté until it turns brown. Now add the marinated chicken pieces. Roast it until it turns brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set it aside.
- Now add butter and let it melt. Add thin sliced onions to the pan and cook on low flame until the onions caramelize. It would take some time to caramelize the onions. Be patient.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add thyme and sauté for a minute.
- Add flour, whisk well. Make sure no lumps are formed.
- Add chicken stock, continue to whisk and cook until thickened.
- Add the roasted chicken into the pan, cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Finally add vinegar and Dijon mustard mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
- Now add grated Gruyere cheese on top of the chicken, broil it for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles up.
- Serve immediately with French bread.
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French Onion Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs
- 5 white onions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1½ teaspoon flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoon pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Gruyere cheese (or Provolone, Swiss, gouda, or masdaam cheese)
Instructions
- Clean and wash the chicken thighs well. Cut them into 2 pieces. I used chicken without skin.
- Add salt, pepper powder to the chicken pieces and mix well. Marinate it for about 30 minutes inside fridge.
- In a cast iron pan add olive. Add crushed garlic and sauté until it turns brown. Now add the marinated chicken pieces. Roast it until it turns brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set it aside.
- Now add butter and let it melt. Add thin sliced onions to the pan and cook on low flame until the onions caramelize. It would take some time to caramelize the onions. Be patient.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add thyme and sauté for a minute.
- Add flour, whisk well. Make sure no lumps are formed.
- Add chicken stock, continue to whisk and cook until thickened.
- Add the roasted chicken into the pan, cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Finally add vinegar and Dijon mustard mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
- Now add grated Gruyere cheese on top of the chicken, broil it for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles up.
- Serve immediately with French bread.
Comments & Reviews
Charity says
This recipe looks so rich and delicious! It’s the kind of chicken I totally want to layer over a pile of mashed potatoes. Can’t wait to make it@!
jyothirajesh says
Oh yes with mashed potatoes, this chicken dinner would be amazing!
Amanda says
As a huge French onion soup lover, I have a new favorite chicken recipe! You can’t ask for a better chicken topping than a caramelized onions and melted cheese. Love this!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Amanda
Julie says
Love how saucy this looks! I sometimes make french onion pork chops, but there isn’t nearly as much sauce. I can’t wait to try this version with chicken.
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Julie. I really love that sauce
Carol Borchardt says
French onion anything gets my attention! I love that you worked the concept into a chicken dish; so creative! I’m always looking for new chicken ideas for my personal chef clients, too. This is going on the “must try” list! Pinned, too!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Carol. We love this chicken for dinner
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol! Must print this French onion chicken recipe. My husband will love this.
jyothirajesh says
Haha, I salivate every time I come back to this post. Thank you
Tynia says
Gruyere cheese and dijon with sautéed onions is delicious. The addition of pan seared chicken makes this even more drool worthy.
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Tynia
Jennifer T Tammy says
We just posted French Onion Steak and French Onion Pork Chops this week – Chicken was next on my list to try! LOL
Your version looks amazing, I love the inclusion of the dijon mustard and thyme, sounds amazing!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Jennifer, this meal is full of flavors
Michelle says
This looks delicious! I love anything french onion, and this looks like a dinner to add into our rotation
jyothirajesh says
Thank you
Jackie says
I can’t wait to make this next week. I have already added it to my menu. My family loves french onion soup, so I know this will be a hit with everyone!
jyothirajesh says
Hope your family loves it as much as we did
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
This sounds incredible! I love french onion soup, and a skillet meal sounds delicious. I love all of the flavors from searing and fresh herbs! The cheese on top is an added bonus!
jyothirajesh says
Yes, cheese on top is a bonus and a must. Try to use the premium cheese for best results. I don’t get all premium cheese easily in my world, so I had to substitute with regular cheese which actually melted away in the sauce which was still good
Danielle says
The sauce that you’ve got must be so flavorsome! And it is really a simple recipe that can make a workday easier for someone cooking at home. Great skillet option and a wonderful dinner recipe!
jyothirajesh says
Oh the sauce was so rich and decadent. Loved it all the way through
Heidy L. McCallum says
I made this delightful One skillet French Onion Chicken yesterday and my family loved it. So flavorful and tender. Saving the recipe to make again.
jyothirajesh says
I’m so glad you tried and liked the recipe. Thank you
Ramona says
This chicken and onion dish looks like a real treat ! wow! I really wish like tucking in
jyothirajesh says
It’s delicious truly.
Sreelatha @ Framed Recipes says
Hahahah!! I was LOL reading your story. It is the same situation here , so I totally understand you. The chicken dish looks good. I am sure non-vegetarians are going to have a gala time here :). Keep up the good work dear.
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Sree…see how difficult it to make some hubby’s get into the kitchen and do some work! 😀
Janani Rakesh Kumar says
Looks soo good jyo! im drooling here! Just yum! love love love!
jyothirajesh says
Thanks dear Janani 🙂