Description
Cozy French Onion Stuffed Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with caramelized onions and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a savory delight. Perfect for winter evenings or dinner parties, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning. With each bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavors that will warm your heart and impress your guests. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of this comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet or yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- While the onions are cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Once onions are caramelized, mix them with mozzarella cheese and fresh thyme in a bowl. Stuff each chicken breast with this mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish, drizzle balsamic vinegar over them, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg