French Onion Chicken Thigh Skillet

50 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Thinly slice two large onions.
  2. 2Add butter to a pan.
  3. 3Add sliced onions to the pan.
  4. 4Season onions with salt, pepper, and Herbes de Provence.
  5. 5Carmelize onions for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. 6Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder on both sides.
  7. 7Add garlic to the caramelized onions at the end.
  8. 8Remove onions from the pan once they have a beautiful color.
  9. 9Sear chicken thighs in the same pan for about 5 minutes per side until beautifully charred.
  10. 10Deglaze the pan with vegetable or chicken broth.
  11. 11Add heavy cream to the pan.
  12. 12Add parsley and a splash of wine to the sauce.
  13. 13Let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
  14. 14Add the seared chicken thighs back into the pan with the sauce.
  15. 15Top the chicken thighs with the caramelized onions.
  16. 16Add cheese on top of the onions and chicken.
  17. 17Garnish with fresh parsley.
  18. 18Pop the skillet into the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Herbes de Provence
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • heavy cream
  • parsley
  • wine
  • cheese

Equipment

sharp knifecast iron skillettongsoven

Tips

  • Use a sharp knife for thinly slicing onions.
  • Stir onions every 10 minutes while caramelizing.