French Onion Chicken Bake: Irresistibly Cheesy Comfort Dish
This French Onion Chicken Bake is a deliciously cheesy dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners. It combines the flavors of caramelized onions and tender chicken in a creamy sauce, topped with gooey cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups caramelized onions
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts until browned on both sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the caramelized onions, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the browned chicken in a baking dish and cover with the onion mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the onion mixture.
- Feel free to use different cheese varieties if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Bake, Cheesy Chicken Dish, Comfort Food