French Onion Stuffed Chicken
French Onion Stuffed Chicken is filled with caramelized onions, garlic and two kinds of cheese for a truly delicious take on stuffed chicken.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and the butter over medium heat in a large oven-proof skillet.Add onion and cook until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently so they don't burn.
- Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Add beef broth and cook another minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Transfer onions to a medium bowl and set side.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to bowl with onions and stir to combine.
- Stuff the pockets in the chicken with onion/cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer pan to oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal