By: Becky Hardin
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French Onion Chicken is an easy go-to meal the entire family will love! This skillet chicken recipe tastes just like your favorite soup in main course form. Chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, french onion soup, croutons, and more cheese!
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Why We Love This French Onion Chicken Recipe
Chicken breast cooked in French onion soup, topped with a layer of melted Swiss cheese, and plenty of croutons to add to the hearty crunch. It’s like the soup but better, and it’s so easy to make. You only need one pan and 5 ingredients, and you’re good to go!
Variations on French Onion Chicken Casserole
The best cheeses for this chicken are nutty, rich melting cheeses. I like Swiss, but Gruyere also works well. For the croutons, you can use store-bought or make your own from leftover no knead bread!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover French onion chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a cast-iron skillet or baking pan in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, until heated through. You may place it under a broiler for a few minutes to remelt the cheese.
How to Freeze
Freeze French onion chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
The chicken is the star of the show, so keep the side dishes simple. Just serve it over a bed of basmati rice or add in a roasted vegetable mix. For an extra flavor kick, try adding in some caramelized onions.
More French Onion Recipes To Try
- French Onion Soup
- French Onion Dip
- French Onion Soup Casserole
- French Onion Dip Mini Bread Bowls
5-Star Review
“This is amazing! So simple, yet delicious. My son was checking that there was more before I even got to sit down. If you love French Onion soup, you will love this recipe.” – Michelle Cohen
Recipe
French Onion Chicken Skillet
4.43 from 73 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total: 25 minutes minutes
Serves4
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French Onion Chicken is just the perfect blend of flavors. This skillet chicken recipe is just like the classic soup, but served as a tasty chicken recipe!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10.5 ounces French onion soup (1 can)
- 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Add chicken and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until browned.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Add the French onion soup to the skillet and allow the chicken to continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes on each side, adding the croutons to the mixture after you flip the chicken. Cook the chicken until it's white all the way through.
10.5 ounces French onion soup, 1 cup croutons
When the chicken is fully cooked, add a slice of Swiss cheese to the top of each chicken breast. Turn off the heat and allow the Swiss to melt over the chicken.
4 slices Swiss cheese
Serve with rice or vegetables. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving: 1chicken breast Calories: 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 31g (62%) Fat: 17g (26%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 91mg (30%) Sodium: 599mg (26%) Potassium: 770mg (22%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 175mg (18%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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How to Make French Onion Chicken Step by Step
Heat the Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
Brown the Chicken: Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Add the Soup: Add 10.5 ounces (1 can) of French onion soup to the skillet and allow the chicken to continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes on each side, adding 1 cup of croutons to the mixture after you flip the chicken. Cook the chicken until it’s white all the way through.
Melt the Cheese: When the chicken is fully cooked, add a slice of Swiss cheese to the top of each chicken breast. Turn off the heat and allow the Swiss to melt over the chicken. Serve with rice or vegetables.
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