This dish is pure cozy comfort: tender chicken baked in a rich, oniony sauce and topped with melty cheese. It captures all the flavor of classic French onion soup but keeps things simple with just a few ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, it feels special without any extra effort\u2014just slide it into the oven and let the aroma bring everyone to the table.<\/p>\n
Serve it over buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice so the savory juices soak in. For lighter sides, try steamed green beans, a crisp salad, or roasted broccoli. On chilly nights, add crusty bread to mop up the sauce\u2014or shred the chicken for a French onion\u2013style sandwich.<\/p>\n
Baked French Onion Chicken \ud83e\uddc5\ud83c\udf57<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/p>\n
INGREDIENT\tAMOUNT
\nChicken breasts, boneless & skinless\t4 (about 2 lbs)
\nCondensed French onion soup\t1 (10.5 oz) can
\nSwiss or Gruy\u00e8re cheese, shredded\t1 cup
\nOlive oil (or melted butter)\t1 tbsp
\nSalt & black pepper\tTo taste
\nDirections<\/p>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Preheat Oven \u2013 Heat to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) and lightly grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.
\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 Prep Chicken \u2013 Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 Sear (Optional) \u2013 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear 2\u20133 minutes per side until lightly browned, then transfer to baking dish.
\n4\ufe0f\u20e3 Add Soup \u2013 Pour condensed French onion soup evenly over chicken. Cover tightly with foil.
\n5\ufe0f\u20e3 Bake Covered \u2013 Bake 20 minutes.
\n6\ufe0f\u20e3 Add Cheese & Finish \u2013 Remove foil, spoon some soup over chicken, then sprinkle cheese on top. Bake uncovered 10\u201315 minutes until chicken reaches 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) and cheese is bubbly.
\n7\ufe0f\u20e3 Rest & Serve \u2013 Let rest 5 minutes, then spoon oniony sauce over each piece.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Notes:<\/p>\n
Searing adds flavor but can be skipped if you\u2019re short on time.<\/p>\n
Swiss or Gruy\u00e8re melt best, but mozzarella works in a pinch.
\nGreat for meal prep\u2014it reheats beautifully the next day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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