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French Onion Chicken with Swiss Cheese and Baguette Toasts

French Onion Chicken with
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This French Onion Chicken recipe combines tender, caramelized Vidalia onions with juicy, seasoned chicken breast in a rich beef gravy, topped with melted Swiss cheese and served over crusty baguette slices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Vidalia onions (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for onions)
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for chicken)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 baguette (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the onions are tender and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside in a small dish.
  2. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 1/12 cup olive oil. Season the cubed chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, dried thyme, and pepper to taste. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides, cooking thoroughly. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to high and pour in the beef broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually whisk in the flour until the broth thickens into a gravy. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Stir the cooked chicken and caramelized onions into the beef gravy. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top. Place the skillet in a 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and optionally sprinkle with a pinch of thyme. Serve warm by placing a few baguette slices in a shallow bowl, then topping with the chicken and onion gravy mixture.

Notes

  • Use fresh Vidalia onions for the best flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

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