Golden Onion Cream Baked Chicken
Tender chicken breasts smothered in a silky caramelized onion cream and baked until golden and bubbling. This comforting one-pan dish comes together easily and delivers big, satisfying flavors that the whole family will love.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (285 g) corn, drained
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g (½ cup) grated gruyère or cheddar
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Directions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sliced onions for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized.
- 3
Blend the heavy cream, cream cheese, and drained corn together until completely smooth.
- 4
Sear the marinated chicken in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- 5
Spread the caramelized onions in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the chicken on top and pour the blended cream mixture evenly over everything.
- 6
Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and gratinéed.
💡 Chef's Tip
A splash of dry white wine added to the onions while caramelizing adds wonderful depth. For extra richness, stir a teaspoon of Dijon mustard into the cream before blending.
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