French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 large onions, thinly sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to combine.
6. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
7. Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish and pour the onion mixture over them.
8. Sprinkle the thyme over the chicken and top with the shredded Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses.
9. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
11. Serve the French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole hot and enjoy!
Estimate cooking time: 45 minutes
Serving size: 4 servings