Description

This French Onion Chicken Recipe combines tender chicken breasts with rich caramelized onions, melted Gruyere cheese, and a savory sauce over wild rice and peas. Inspired by classic French Onion Soup, this dish offers a hearty, gluten-free meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The balance of buttery onions, tangy balsamic vinegar, savory Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard creates a flavorful sauce that infuses the chicken and all components.

Ingredients

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Onion and Sauce

2 large yellow onions, sliced
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

Chicken

2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half or 4 small breasts)
1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sides and Garnish

2 cups cooked wild rice
1 1/2 cups peas
1/4 cup chopped parsley

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Instructions

Caramelize Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, sautéing until the onions start to brown. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until the onions are very soft and caramelized.
Flavor the Onions: Stir in the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme into the caramelized onions. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Prepare Flour Mixture: In a bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Dredge and Cook Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly. Add them to the same skillet used for the onions over medium heat. Cook each side until browned and mostly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate.
Make Sauce: Pour chicken broth and Dijon mustard into the skillet. Simmer and scrape down the pan sides to incorporate any browned bits, reducing the liquid by half to concentrate flavors. The mixture will thicken slightly from the flour on the chicken.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the sauce as it thickens over a few minutes.
Add Onions and Cheese: Top each chicken piece with the caramelized onions and shredded Gruyere cheese. Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.
Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, layer cooked wild rice, peas, then chicken topped with onion and melted cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and packed with protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option.
The caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese impart the rich flavors of French Onion Soup in an approachable bowl format.
Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners, as it can be assembled ahead and reheated.
Use wild rice or any preferred rice/grain base for added texture and nutrition.
Adjust seasoning and cheese amounts to your taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cups
Calories: 462 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 1296 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 88 mg