Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with rich onion flavors, cheese, and herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with pepper and thyme, and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the broth over the chicken, then spread the caramelized onions evenly on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the onions or sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before the final bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg