Description
French Onion Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts and sweet, caramelized onions in a rich, savory sauce topped with melted cheese. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until golden brown and caramelized (about 15 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in soy sauce and beef broth, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the onion mixture over them.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is bubbly.
- Serve hot, drizzling remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg