Skillet French Onion Chicken is a tender and creamy chicken dinner recipe that is easy to make at home, and is better than you anything you can find at a restaurant.  Your family will be so impressed with this incredibly delicious meal, and it will become a favorite right away!

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Skillet French Onion Chicken

No need to go out to enjoy a luxurious meal, this homemade dinner will be one of the best chicken skillet dinners you have ever had.  The tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a perfect blend of subtle flavors and coated with a thick, broiled layer of ooey-gooey cheese.  The sweet caramelized onion is the secret to the incredibly delicious flavor of the entire recipe and will make you want to scrape your plate clean!

The one pan method of cooking makes this a great choice for a busy evening or just a night you don’t want tons of dishes to clean up. Also, using the same skillet to cook every element infuses the flavors all throughout and makes a great cohesive dish that tastes like it took you all day to make.  Everyone will love this chicken because it is so good!

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French Onion Chicken Ingredients:

With just a few ingredients you most likely have on hand, you can put together the most incredible meal for your family.  These shopping list staples come together to make the BEST french onion chicken.

• Oil: Adds amazing flavor to the chicken as it cooks in the skillet.
• Onions sliced: Saute until they are sweet and caramelized.
• Chicken breasts: Pound them out to an even thickness.
• Salt and pepper: The salt brings out the flavors so season generously to your taste preference.
• Butter: Let the butter melt in the pan, then whisk in flour until it is combined to create the base of the sauce.
• Flour: Whisk into the butter for the roux. This will be the thickening agent for the creamy sauce.
• Beef broth: Add to the roux and let it simmer until it starts to thicken.
• Dried oregano and thyme: These two seasonings are perfect, but you can also use an Italian seasoning mix if that’s what you have on hand.
• Swiss and Provolone cheese: Sprinkle both cheeses over the top of the chicken and broil to create the perfect melty cheese crust.

How to Make Skillet Chicken:

A delicious, crowd-pleasing and comforting meal at home is easier than you’d think.  You only need one pan and 30 minutes to make this family favorite meal!  It is so quick and easy, and it will become your go-to weeknight meal.

1. Saute onions: In a large skillet over medium high heat add the oil and sliced onions. Sauté until caramelized 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
2. Cook chicken: Add in the chicken breasts and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink. Set aside with the onions.
3. Whisk together sauce: Add in the butter and let melt and add the flour and whisk until combined. Add the beef broth, oregano, and thyme and salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
4. Combine all ingredients: Reduce heat to a simmer and add chicken and onions back to the dish. Top with shredded Swiss cheese and provolone.
5. Broil: Place dish in oven and broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips for French Onion Chicken:

This chicken is filled with the flavor you crave in a delicious french onion soup.  It tastes fancy, but it is so simple and easy to make.  Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when making this meal at home.

• Serve with: This chicken would go great with a side of steamed rice or broccoli, a fresh Arugula salad, or asparagus.
• Chicken: Pound the chicken to a thin and even thickness, or butterfly the breast for a quicker cook time. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
• Storing: This chicken will save well in the refrigerator for a week.  You can also freeze it and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• Re-heating: To warm your chicken back up, you can microwave it for one minute at a time. Or cover it with aluminum foil and place it in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins

These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.

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Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.

My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!

I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.

What Are Chicken Tenderloins?

Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.  

Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat. 

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Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken

The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.

 

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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.

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1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
2. Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
3. If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
4. If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
5. Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
• Calories: 331
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 783.6 mg
• Fat: 16.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
• Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 41.3 g
• Cholesterol: 131.4 mg

Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

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