French Onion Chicken Thighs by jakewidmann

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French Onion Chicken Thighs

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50 min

A delicious and flavorful chicken dish with caramelized onions and melted cheese.

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs

3 large sweet onions, sliced

3 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp thyme

1 bay leaf

6 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz (about 2/3 cup) fresh mozzarella

8 oz (about 2/3 cup) Gruyère or provolone

2 ½ cups chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt and pepper on your chicken. Heat your pan over medium-high heat with olive oil added.

Step 3

Cook chicken thighs on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until crispy golden brown. Once done, remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan without cleaning it, add in your sliced onions over medium heat. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally. Should take about 25-30 minutes to caramelize.

Step 5

Once caramelized, add in your thyme, bay leaf, garlic, and salt/pepper. Stir.

Step 6

Add in the chicken stock, increasing heat to medium-high again, and bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Increase heat to high. Add in chicken thighs and bring to a boil. Once boiling, place into the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the top, and place back into the oven under the broiler. Shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes, but watch closely so you don’t burn it.

Step 9

Serve over garlicky mashed potatoes and enjoy!

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