All the cozy flavor of French onion soup, baked right over chicken. A tub of French onion dip and a little cream make the sauce, and sliced Swiss cheese melts over the top. It goes in one baking dish and comes out bubbling and golden. Four ingredients and very little work.
Why You’ll Love It
- Four ingredients.
- One baking dish.
- Creamy and cheesy without a stovetop sauce.
What You Need
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 container (16 oz) French onion dip
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- fried onions (optional, for topping)
How to Make French Onion Chicken Bake
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 dish.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper and lay it in the dish.
- Stir the onion dip and cream together and spread over the chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Lay the Swiss cheese on top and bake 8 to 10 minutes more, until melted and bubbling and the chicken is 165°F.
- Top with fried onions if you like and serve.
Tips
- Even-sized breasts cook at the same time.
- Spoon the sauce over rice or noodles.
- Gruyère makes it even richer.
Serving and Storing
Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it in the slow cooker?
Yes. Cook on low 4 hours, then add the cheese for the last 15 minutes.
Can I use thighs?
Yes, bake a few minutes longer.
What can I use instead of Swiss?
Provolone or mozzarella.
French Onion Chicken Bake
Chicken breasts baked under a creamy French onion sauce and a blanket of melted Swiss cheese. Four ingredients, one dish.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 container (16 oz) French onion dip
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- fried onions optional, for topping
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 dish.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper and lay it in the dish.
- Stir the onion dip and cream together and spread over the chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Lay the Swiss cheese on top and bake 8 to 10 minutes more, until melted and bubbling and the chicken is 165°F.
- Top with fried onions if you like and serve.
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