Super simple this savory, Baked Chicken with French Onion Soup is flavorful and delicious! You won't believe how little effort goes into this tasty meal! Topped with glorious melty cheese, it's yummy enough for Sunday supper or an easy weeknight meal!
Next time try the French Onion Salisbury Steak - it's easy to make and SO GOOD!
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- French Onion Chicken Bake
- Ingredients you’ll need
- Creative variations to try
- Step-by-step instructions
- Essential tools for this recipe
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
- Equipment
- How to store leftovers
- More baked chicken recipes
- Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- French Onion Chicken Casserole
French Onion Chicken Bake
Of all the recipes on the blog, this is an easy dinner recipe (actually one of the easiest!) and here's why....
It's a one-skillet meal with 5 minutes of prep! What's not to love about that? The juicy chicken bakes and makes it's own rich broth and gravy with the classic flavors of onion soup. Your entire family will enjoy it!
Ingredients you’ll need
For the exact measurements for the French onion chicken skillet meal, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- classic French onion Soup and French onion seasoning mix (yes, you'll need both!)
- boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- bread crumbs - recommend panko bread crumbs, but you can use Italian bread crumbs or plain if you'd prefer.
- Swiss cheese - I love how it gets all melty and browned. Though you can also use mozzarella, provolone or gruyere cheese, all are great choices!
Creative variations to try
Substitute ranch or Italian seasoning mix (the powered kind) for the French onion mix for a whole new flavor.
Use bone-in chicken breast or chicken thighs. You'll need to add about 20 minutes to the cooking time, but that's an option as well. Bone-in meat is always so juicy and tender!
Make this recipe for sautéed mushrooms and yellow onions top it with the chicken and bake, that would be amazing!
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the baked chicken. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven. Prepare a casserole dish or large skillet with non-stick spray.
- Pour the French Onion soup (undiluted) into the bottom of the pan, add the chicken.
- Spread mayonnaise on top of the chicken breast. Season chicken breasts with French onion soup mix and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Top chicken breast with a slice of cheese.
- Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Test with meat thermometer. Remove from the oven when it reaches 160 and allow to rest for 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Essential tools for this recipe
- The equipment for this dish is so simple! You'll just need a baking dish - or a cast iron skillet - with this recipe I used a 12" cast iron skillet.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Yes! Though it will add another step, it also adds a layer of flavor! Browning the chicken also means it won't take as long to bake - plan on 15-20 minutes in the oven. Just test it to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Of course! Sauté the sliced onions in olive oil and a little butter first. Lay the cooked onions on the bottom of the baking dish, pour the soup over top, and finish the recipe as directed.
Absolutely! Layer the ingredients as directed, but do not add the cheese. Cover, place on low and cook 6-8 hours. Place cheese on the ½ hour before it's done, place the cover back on the crockpot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Finish under the broiler if desired.
Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
If you have large chicken breast slice them in half. That way no one has to share the fantastic cheesy crust on top of the chicken.
- Tent the chicken with aluminum foil after removing from the oven while it's resting, so it stays HOT.
- If you want to deepen the flavor of the French onion soup, add a few dashes of worcestershire sauce.
Equipment
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How to store leftovers
Refrigerator - allow to cool complete and cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
Freezer - this freezes great! Consider making a double batch and freezing one. Make sure you add plenty of sauce as well.
Reheat - Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat covered in baking dish in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
More baked chicken recipes
If you're looking for baked chicken, be sure to try:
- The Catalina Cranberry Chicken combines catalina salad dressing, french onion mix and cranberries! So good and the prep is minimal. Love that!
- Jezebel Chicken Recipe - full of flavor and so easy to make!
- Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs - juicy and tender every time!
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken - flavored with Ranch mix and topped with melted cheese, it's a family favorite!
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
This is a great main dish and one of my favorite easy chicken recipes.
What's your favorite part of this easy recipe? How easy it is or how delicious it tastes? Leave a comment below!
French Onion Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounce French onion soup undiluted
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ounce French Onion Soup Mix that's one package
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- 3-4 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Pour the French Onion soup (undiluted) into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Lay the chicken on top of the soup.
- Slather the chicken with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with dry French onion soup mix, add the bread crumbs on top and finish with a slice of cheese on top of each piece of chicken.
- Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove when it reaches 160 and allow to rest for 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Lei says
What an amazing recipe! The photos are incredibly appetizing.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Lei, it sounds like you really enjoyed the recipe!