Description

French Onion Stuffed Chicken is a rich and satisfying easy dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, sweet caramelized onions, and melty cheese baked into every bite. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinner prep, cozy family meals, comfort food cravings, and weeknight food ideas when you want something hearty, flavorful, and simple to serve.

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 slices mozzarella cheese

4 slices provolone cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Extra parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat.

3. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 20 to 25 minutes until soft, golden, and caramelized.

4. Stir in the minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Remove half of the onions from the skillet and set them aside.

6. Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut a deep pocket into the side of each one without slicing all the way through.

7. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.

8. Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella, 1 slice provolone, and a little chopped parsley. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

9. Place the stuffed chicken into the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

10. Spoon the reserved caramelized onions over the chicken.

11. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.

12. Rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Use medium-low heat for the onions so they caramelize instead of burn.

Do not overstuff the chicken or the cheese may leak out during baking.

Let the chicken rest before serving so the juices stay inside and the filling sets slightly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Calories: 485
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 54g
Cholesterol: 165mg