# French Onion Chicken Thigh Skillet

A delicious French onion chicken thigh skillet recipe with caramelized onions, rich sauce, and melted cheese.

- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- sharp knife
- cast iron skillet
- tongs
- oven

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSJ46oaPo/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c7e14f6-ebf0-4406-a92a-23072d0f9555
- Extracted: 2025-08-11

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