Description

This yummy chicken is braised in French onion soup and then is topped with melted gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. Serve it with mashed potatoes, egg noodles or any pasta, or rice and your favorite vegetable.

Ingredients

• 3 T. butter
• 2 lb. onions, sliced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 t. thyme, chopped
• 2 T. flour
• 2 c. beef or chicken stock/broth
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 c. gruyere cheese, grated

Steps

1. 1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; add onions; cook until a deep golden brown, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water or stock/broth to deglaze the pan, as needed.
2. 2. Add garlic, thyme and flour; cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add half of the stock/broth, deglaze the pan; bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
3. 3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper; add chicken; brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side; set aside.