Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of French Onion Stuffed Chicken Casserole, a dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken breasts with rich, caramelized onions and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole is not only low-carb and keto-friendly but also incredibly easy to prepare. With each bite, you’ll experience the comforting essence of classic French onion soup wrapped around juicy chicken, all baked to perfection. This recipe is sure to impress your guests while allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying their company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 large onions
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (or mozzarella)
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions, salt, pepper, and half of the thyme. Sauté until softened, then caramelize for about 15 minutes.
- Optionally deglaze with white wine; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts and season inside and out.
- Stuff each pocket with caramelized onions and cheeses; secure with toothpicks.
- Transfer remaining onions to a baking dish with broth.
- Sear stuffed chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides.
- Place chicken on onions in the baking dish, spoon sauce over it, sprinkle with thyme, and bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg