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French Onion Chicken Bake

This French Onion Chicken Bake is an easy dinner packed with the savory flavors of classic French onion soup. Tender chicken breasts are covered in a creamy onion sauce, topped with melted provolone cheese, and finished with crunchy garlic croutons and crispy fried onions.

French Onion Chicken Bake

It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but has plenty of rich, comforting flavor. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple vegetable for an easy meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 10.5-ounce can condensed French onion soup
  • ¾ cup French onion dip
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 cups garlic croutons
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
French Onion Chicken Bake

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How to Make French Onion Chicken Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Pour the French onion soup and Worcestershire sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.

3. Arrange the chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle the chicken with the seasonings.

4. Divide the French onion dip by 4 and spread over each chicken breast.

5. Melt the butter and mix with the crushed croutons. Sprinkle the crouton mixture over the chicken. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

6. Remove the foil from the baking dish and top each chicken breast with 2 slices of provolone cheese. Broil until the cheese is just browned, then sprinkle with crispy fried onions and fresh parsley before serving.

French Onion Chicken Bake
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French Onion Chicken Bake

This French Onion Chicken Bake features tender, seasoned chicken breasts topped with a creamy French onion sauce, melted provolone cheese, crunchy garlic croutons, and crispy fried onions. It’s a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that’s easy to put together and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the French onion soup and Worcestershire sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle the chicken with the seasonings.
  • Divide the French onion dip by 4 and spread over each chicken breast.
  • Melt the butter and mix with the crushed croutons. Sprinkle the crouton mixture over the chicken. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the baking dish and top each chicken breast with 2 slices of provolone cheese. Broil until the cheese is just browned, then sprinkle with crispy fried onions and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use thick slices of provolone for the best melt.
  • Buttering the croutons keeps them crisp and adds rich flavor.
  • Broil for the last minute or two if you like extra crunchy croutons.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice to soak up every bit of the French onion sauce.
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