French Onion Chicken Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-6
🥩 Category: Chicken
🔑 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Description:
This French Onion Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, gravy-like sauce infused with the savory sweetness of caramelized onions. The crunch of stir-fried veggies provides a delightful contrast in texture, making it a satisfying one-dish meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Don’t be surprised if even the little ones eagerly devour this dish – it’s that good!
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-6 chicken breast halves
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Frozen mixed vegetables (as desired)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 504.3
- Fat Content: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 68mg
- Sodium Content: 800.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 59g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 24.6g
Instructions:
- **Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast halves to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken on each side until golden brown, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the condensed soup and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet, whisking continuously until it’s melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Return the browned chicken breast halves to the skillet, ensuring they’re submerged in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until it’s cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- While the chicken is simmering, prepare the stir-fried vegetables: Coat another skillet with nonstick spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the frozen mixed vegetables and stir-fry them until they’re crisp and cooked to your liking. Keep them warm until ready to serve.
- To plate: Spoon a generous portion of cooked rice onto each plate.
- Top the rice with a chicken breast half, then ladle enough of the creamy sauce over the chicken and rice to coat them.
- Arrange a portion of the stir-fried vegetables on top of each chicken breast, allowing them to cascade down the sides as a natural garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful French Onion Chicken creation!
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️
