This Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken is the perfect main dish recipe for French Onion Soup lovers! Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with sweet caramelized onions and gooey cheese!!
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I’m so excited to be bringing you this Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken recipe today!! It’s an amazingly delicious main dish that our family loves and it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and a good old cast iron skillet – check out the one I use HERE if you’re in the market for a good one that’s not too expensive! (affiliate link). This dish goes great with any roasted veggies, potatoes, salads or whatever else your family likes. It’s truly the perfect main dish for French Onion Soup lovers!!
I love creating new chicken recipes for those days where I feel like I’m in a dinner time rut. Chicken breasts are one of my favourite meats to prepare because they’re lean, packed with protein, and go great with just about any flavours, but sometimes it feels like I run out of ideas when it comes to preparing them! Does this ever happen to you?
For those of you who can identify with my chicken dilemma, here are MY favourite ways to cook boneless skinless chicken breast:
- Stuff it! – The possibilities are truly endless – fresh herbs, chopped bell peppers, corn, broccoli. Oh, and don’t forget the cheese, especially for this Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken!
- Bread it! – A simple breading of flour and some breadcrumbs with a few dried herbs and seasoning salt can go a LONG way in the flavour department without adding too much fat. Check out my Crispy Oven Fried Chicken for some great ideas!
- Pour some sauce on it! – I love making super easy pan sauces to pour over plain grilled or pan-fried chicken breasts. Try my White Wine and Mushroom sauce – it’s SO easy and VERY delicious!
- Make a stir fry! – The easiest way I know of to keep boneless skinless chicken breasts interesting is in any kind of stir fry. Try my favourite stir fry, this Easy Healthier Crispy Orange Chicken or this One Pan Kung Pao Chicken to see what I mean!
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I hope you love this Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite way to prepare boneless skinless chicken? I’d love to know!!
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- Creamy One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta
- Thai Chicken Spiralized Zucchini Salad
- Ginger Soy Grilled Chicken
- White Wine and Herb Marinated Chicken
- Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
- Skillet Pesto Caprese Stuffed Chicken
- Honey Garlic and Lime Chicken
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Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken
This Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken is the perfect main dish recipe for French Onion Soup lovers! Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with sweet caramelized onions and gooey cheese!!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- a pinch each of salt and pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyere cheese (or a mix of both!)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken or beef stock
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
Recipe: Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- When the butter has melted add the sliced onions and allow the onions to caramelize in the butter, stirring them regularly as they brown. Add the fresh thyme and salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- When the onions are caramelized and a nice golden brown, remove them to a bowl and turn off the heat under the skillet.
- Combine the shredded cheeses (mozzarella, gruyere, and parmesan) in a bowl. Stuff the shredded cheese and several spoonfuls of the caramelized onions into each of the chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks. There should be about 1/2 cup or more of caramelized onions remaining.
- Heat the same skillet to medium-high heat and once it's heated, add the olive oil and the chicken breasts.
- Brown the chicken breasts on all sides carefully, making sure the filling stays inside.
- Once the chicken has browned but not cooked through, remove it to a plate and turn off the heat. Add the remainder of the caramelized onions to the skillet, along with the chicken stock.
- Nestle the chicken breasts in the caramelized onion liquid in the skillet and throw a few sprigs of fresh thyme into the skillet as well.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through completely to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 Celsius).
- After allowing the chicken to rest for several minutes, remove the toothpicks and serve the chicken with a spoonful of the onions and pan juices.
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy One Pan French Onion Stuffed Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 588
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 195mg65%
Sodium 645mg28%
Potassium 1152mg33%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 59g118%
Vitamin A 597IU12%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 268mg27%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Just pinned this one. Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Always great to have easy dinner options for those busy weeknights! Looks amazing!
Thanks so much!
Very pretty dish! This look amazing! I definitely want to try your recipe, and I’m sure it’s very tasty. THANK YOU!
Thanks so much!!
Thanks!Enjoy!
Such a fabulous meal but so easy to make! I can’t wait to give this a try!
I’m so glad you like it!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!
This looks totally irresistible! So yummy!
It is really irresistible! Thanks so much!
Get in my belly! This looks so good.
It sounds so easy and delicious! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Do you think it would work if I wrapped the stuffed chicken with 1 or 2 strips of bacon before browning? Then proceed as stated in the recipe.
This dish sounds awesome, I have already printed it and am going to make it.
Yes! That sounds delicious!! You might need to reduce the heat of the oven a little bit, since the bacon might burn in the oven (also covering with foil would help!).
A great dinner AND less clean up sounds perfect for a busy weeknight! It looks restaurant worthy!
Thanks so much!
I’ve tried this French onion chicken and it’s fabulous! So tender and flavorful!
Thanks so much! Glad you loved it!
Looking forward to trying this delicious looking dinner!
Thanks!Enjoy!
I can’t wait to try this, it looks delish! Always looking for chicken recipes!
Thanks! Let me know how you like them!
I love how yummy and decadent this chicken is! YUM!
Thanks! Glad you like it!
This was so good! It quickly became a favorite in my house!
So glad you love it as much as we do! Thanks for the positive feedback! 🙂
This couldn’t look any more perfect! This is seriously making me hungry!
Thank you!
Absolutely delicious, however, the cheese/onion filling oozed out. The chicken appeared too tender for the toothpicks to hold the breasts closed. I am hoping to used sliced mozzarella next time to see if that solves the problem. Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
So glad you liked it! Feel free to use sliced mozzarella if you wish! You can also roll it a little tighter which should help!
My brother made this for me and was the most delicious and moist chicken I have ever had! Making it for my husband right now. Caramelizing the onions took a little longer than I expected. Stuffing and sealing the chicken with only 2 hands a challenge but we’ll worth the out come! Will be a staple and special guest dish for us for years to come.
I’m so happy to hear that! Enjoy ❤️
Looks so easy to make! This is the perfect recipe for a end of summer fall feeling night!
I know, right!? I hope you give it a try!😊
I just made this Chicken and it was simply delicious. Thank you for the great recipe,
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
I just made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing!! My picky eater even cleaned her plate and told me we need to make this again.
We’re so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!