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Skillet French Onion Chicken

Juicy golden pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in mounds of sweet caramelized yellow onions, simmered in a savory garlic-thyme pan broth, and crowned with bubbly melted Gruyère and mozzarella cheese. A luxurious 30-minute one-skillet dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Golden Seared Chicken Cutlets
Caramelized Onions & Savory Pan Broth
Bubbly Melted Cheese Crown & Garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked to 160°F. Transfer chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and sliced onions to the skillet. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply golden and caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in beef broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping up all browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer for 3 minutes to reduce.
  5. Return chicken cutlets to skillet and spoon mounds of caramelized onions over each piece. Top generously with shredded Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Broil under high oven broiler for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and speckled with golden-brown spots. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 46gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.1mg

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