Easy one-pan French onion chicken

Ready in 50 minutes, this cheesy French onion chicken is a hearty winter warmer the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

3 Method Steps

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4 chicken breast fillets

40g butter

2 large brown onions, thinly sliced

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 1/2 tbsp cornflour

1 1/2 cups Massel Beef Style Liquid Stock

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

125g gruyère cheese, coarsely grated

2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steamed green beans, to serve

Crusty bread, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken . Cook, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

2. Melt butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and thyme . Cook, stirring, for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and caramelised. Blend cornflour with 1/4 cup stock in a small bowl until smooth. Add remaining 1 1/4 cup stock and Worcestershire sauce to pan. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add cornflour mixture to pan. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Preheat grill.

3. Add chicken to pan. Cook, turning, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Top chicken with cheese . Grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley . Serve with beans and bread .