French Onion Chicken Gravy (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken cutlets in a rich onion gravy with melted mozzarella cheese for a cozy, savory main course.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Poultry

02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into cutlets

→ Fats and Oils

03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon beefy onion soup mix
10 - 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt
11 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and slice into even thin cutlets. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over both sides and rub to coat. Combine seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl, then evenly season the chicken cutlets on both sides.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer without overcrowding and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and keep warm under foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and butter to the skillet. Add sliced onions and stir to coat. Cook slowly, stirring every few minutes, until onions are deep golden brown and sweet, about 25-30 minutes.
04 - Sprinkle flour evenly over caramelized onions and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and beefy onion soup mix. Simmer until sauce thickens into a smooth gravy.
05 - Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Spoon gravy over the cutlets. Evenly top with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet, and cook until cheese melts and bubbles. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Caramelize onions slowly for maximum sweetness and depth of flavor.
02 - Use freshly shredded mozzarella for optimal melting.
03 - Chicken thighs can substitute breasts for added juiciness.

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