French Onion Chicken Skillet

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This one-pan flavorful French Onion Chicken Skillet is a low-carb, high-protein meal everyone will enjoy! Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta, and veggies for a dinner you’ll want to make on repeat.

You may also love my Chipotle Chicken Skillet or my Mediterranean Chicken Skillet served with some Cilantro lime cauliflower rice.

Top view of a black round skillet with 4 chicken breasts in an onion soup like sauce topped with melted cheese.

I love one-pan meals with easy clean-up like this delicious French Onion Chicken Skillet. It is one of my favorite chicken recipes to make, especially on busy weeknights. And wow do my kids love this every time I make it! 👏🏻

When all 5 of them approve a dish it is a huge win for me. Sometimes chicken can get a bit boring, but this simple and easy-to-make chicken recipe is anything but bland. It comes out perfectly tender, juicy, and tasty every time!

Why you should make this recipe

Total comfort food: Pan-seared chicken is combined with caramelized onions in a rich, savory sauce. This meal is warm, comforting, and packed with flavor.
Easy weeknight dinner: This chicken skillet recipe is easy to make and can be ready in just over 30 minutes. Other than slicing the onions and pressing the garlic, there’s minimal prep required. Plus, everything cooks in one skillet, making cleanup a cinch!
Versatile: Serve as-is for a simple low-carb, protein-packed dinner. Or serve this dish with a starchy carb to soak up all that wonderful sauce.

Taking French Onion Chicken from the skillet.

Ingredients you will need

Chicken breasts: You’ll need 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. You could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs for even more flavor.
Seasoning: The chicken is seasoned with a simple mix of kosher salt, pepper, and dried herbs de Provence.
Flour: For dredging the chicken and sealing in moisture to make the chicken nice and juicy.
Olive oil: Needed for searing the chicken and caramelizing the onions.
Onions: The star of this dish! The onions are caramelized until rich, sweet, and golden brown.
Garlic: Pressed or minced garlic is cooked with the onions to add deep, complex flavor to the dish.
For the sauce: Chicken broth and coconut aminos make up the base of the sauce. Flour is combined with the coconut aminos to thicken the mixture.
Gruyere cheese: Classic in French onion recipes and has an incredible nutty and earthy flavor that joins so well with the savory sauce and sweetness from the caramelized onions.
Parsley: Fresh herbs, like parsley, adds a pop of freshness and color.

Uncooked chicken breast, grated cheese, onions, garlic and chicken broth divided into small portions.

How to make french onion chicken

Season the chicken: Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs de Provence, then dredge into the flour to coat all sides.
Sear the chicken: Heat half of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Set aside on a plate.

Seasoning chicken breasts in a white bowl.

Cook the onions and garlic: To the same heated skillet add the remaining oil. Cook the onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized into a browned color. Over the last minute or so, stir in the garlic.

Sliced onions cooking in a large skillet.

Adding pressed garlic to a pan with caramelized onions.

Deglaze the pan: Once the onions are caramelized, add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
Make the sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the coconut aminos with the flour until there are no visible lumps.
Cook the sauce: Once the sauce bubbles, stir in the amino-flour mixture. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
Bake to finish the chicken: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon over the sauce. Top with grated cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese on top is melted. Garnish with minced fresh parsley and enjoy!

Adding shredded cheese over chicken breast in a pan.

Recipe Tips

So that all of the chicken cooks at the same rate, use chicken breasts that are similar in size.
Give the chicken space in the pan while searing it, so it will brown nicely and not steam.
Make this skillet recipe gluten-free by using an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
Chicken breasts can vary in size, so it’s best to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; the temperature should read 160 to 165 degrees F. I recommend removing it from the oven at 160ºF because it will continue to cook in the pan, even after being removed from the heat.

Cooked French onion chicken skillet garnished with fresh parsley.

Variations

Chicken: Instead of chicken breasts, chicken thighs will work great in this recipe.
Sauce: Coconut aminos have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties and provide a healthier alternative to soy sauce. However, you may swap this with soy sauce, if preferred.
Cheese: I love the taste of Gruyere cheese in this, but you can use American Swiss cheese or provolone instead.
Herbs: Adding a garnish of fresh herbs is optional. Feel free to omit or swap the parsley for fresh basil, chives, or thyme.

side shot of sauteed chicken breast with onions and topped with melted cheese on a black skillet

Frequently asked questions

What to serve with French onion chicken?

This pairs well with a variety of side dishes, from healthy mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to roasted green beans, baked balsamic asparagus, or garlic roasted broccolini. A side salad would be great too! You could toss together a simple salad with kale, romaine lettuce, or a spring mix and a simple dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice or homemade ranch dressing.

How many carbs are in French onion chicken?

There are approximately 18 grams of carbs in one serving of this chicken recipe, making it a low-carb dinner option, especially when served with a green veggie or over garlic mashed cauliflower. It’s also a good source of protein, with a whopping 38 grams.

How many calories are in French onion chicken?

Depending upon the specific ingredients used, there are around 450 calories in each serving of this chicken skillet.

Storage recommendations

Storing: Add any leftovers to an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Freezing: Freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months.

Spooning sauce over French onion chicken in a skillet.

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