French Onion Chicken (One Pan Meal!)

French Onion Chicken is an easy go-to meal the entire family will love! This skillet chicken recipe tastes just like your favorite soup in main course form. Chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, french onion soup, croutons, and more cheese!

Why We Love This French Onion Chicken Recipe

Chicken breast cooked in French onion soup, topped with a layer of melted Swiss cheese, and plenty of croutons to add to the hearty crunch. It’s like the soup but better, and it’s so easy to make. You only need one pan and 5 ingredients, and you’re good to go!

Variations on French Onion Chicken Casserole

The best cheeses for this chicken are nutty, rich melting cheeses. I like Swiss, but Gruyere also works well. For the croutons, you can use store-bought or make your own from leftover no knead bread!

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover French onion chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a cast-iron skillet or baking pan in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, until heated through. You may place it under a broiler for a few minutes to remelt the cheese.

How to Freeze

Freeze French onion chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

The chicken is the star of the show, so keep the side dishes simple. Just serve it over a bed of basmati rice or add in a roasted vegetable mix. For an extra flavor kick, try adding in some caramelized onions.

More French Onion Recipes To Try

• French Onion Soup
• French Onion Dip
• French Onion Soup Casserole
• French Onion Dip Mini Bread Bowls

Recipe Card

French Onion Chicken Skillet

4.43 from 73 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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French Onion Chicken is just the perfect blend of flavors. This skillet chicken recipe is just like the classic soup, but served as a tasty chicken recipe!

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 10.5 ounces French onion soup (1 can)
• ▢ 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
• ▢ 4 slices Swiss cheese

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Instructions 

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• Add chicken and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
• Add the French onion soup to the skillet and allow the chicken to continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes on each side, adding the croutons to the mixture after you flip the chicken. Cook the chicken until it's white all the way through.
  10.5 ounces French onion soup, 1 cup croutons
  
• When the chicken is fully cooked, add a slice of Swiss cheese to the top of each chicken breast. Turn off the heat and allow the Swiss to melt over the chicken.
  4 slices Swiss cheese
  
• Serve with rice or vegetables. Enjoy!

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Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make French Onion Chicken Step by Step

Heat the Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.

Brown the Chicken: Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until browned.

Add the Soup: Add 10.5 ounces (1 can) of French onion soup to the skillet and allow the chicken to continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes on each side, adding 1 cup of croutons to the mixture after you flip the chicken. Cook the chicken until it’s white all the way through.

Melt the Cheese: When the chicken is fully cooked, add a slice of Swiss cheese to the top of each chicken breast. Turn off the heat and allow the Swiss to melt over the chicken. Serve with rice or vegetables.