Description
Cozy French Onion Stuffed Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich filling of caramelized onions and melty Gruyère cheese. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry and slice pockets into each breast.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the onion mixture and Gruyère cheese; secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, pour chicken broth around the chicken, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg