French Onion Mushroom Smothered Chicken

French Onion Mushroom Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
• 1 cup  beef broth or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
• 1 cup crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a baking dish.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Cook the onions for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
5. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in the French onion soup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Pour the mushroom-onion sauce over the chicken.
8. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
10. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions over the chicken and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until golden and crisp.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Steamed rice
• Roasted vegetables
• Green beans

This dish is rich, creamy, and packed with savory French onion flavor, while the crispy fried onions add the perfect crunchy finish.