French Onion Chicken Gravy (Printer-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken with caramelized onions and melted mozzarella in a rich, savory gravy.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Poultry

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

→ Dairy

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Oils & Fats

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Dry Goods

06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon beefy onion soup mix

→ Liquids

08 - 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Pat chicken cutlets dry and rub both sides with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Generously season both sides of the chicken with the spice mixture.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets without crowding and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and keep warm under foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add sliced onions and stir to coat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until deeply caramelized and sweet.
04 - Sprinkle flour over caramelized onions and stir for 2-3 minutes to cook out raw flavor. Gradually whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce and beefy onion soup mix. Simmer until sauce thickens to a silky consistency.
05 - Nestle chicken cutlets back into the skillet with the gravy, spooning sauce over each. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella atop. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Caramelize onions slowly for full sweetness and depth.
02 - Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting texture.
03 - Searing the chicken properly locks in juices and flavor.
04 - Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth to restore sauce creaminess.

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