Description
Cozy French Onion Stuffed Chicken is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sweet caramelized onions and gooey Swiss cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, every bite promises comfort and satisfaction. Let this dish wrap you in warmth on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the onions thinly and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts using a sharp knife and stuff them with the caramelized onion mixture and Swiss cheese.
- Sear each stuffed chicken breast in the skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg