Description
This cheesy chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts topped with sweet caramelized onions, a blend of melted cheeses, and fresh herbs, making it an easy and delicious weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until softened.
- 4. Stir in brown sugar and continue cooking onions for another 10-15 minutes until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- 5. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Add thyme and rosemary, then return chicken to the skillet.
- 6. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- 7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the onions during the last 5 minutes of caramelizing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 45g