Description
A delicious stuffed chicken recipe featuring caramelized onions and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 2–3 onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat, melt together 2 tablespoons of olive oil and all of the butter. Add the sliced onions, spreading them out in an even layer, and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
- Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle the onions with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and continue caramelizing them for another 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are a nice golden brown. If needed, add a bit of broth to the pan to keep the onions moist. Once onions are caramelized, transfer them to a bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheeses. Carefully, use a sharp knife to cut a large pocket into the fat side of the chicken breasts. Stuff each breast evenly with most of the cheeses and most of the onions, setting any remaining aside. Secure them with toothpicks.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flipping them carefully to keep the filling inside. Work in batches if necessary depending on the size of the chicken and the pan.
- Add the broth and onions to the skillet, nestling the chicken nicely inside. Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until nearly cooked through. Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle on the remaining cheese, and continue baking for another 3-6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before removing the toothpicks and serving over rice or potatoes with the pan juices.
Notes
- Serve with garnished fresh thyme for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg