French Onion Chicken Bake
French Onion Chicken Bake is a simple yet elegant one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken topped with a creamy garlic-mayo coating and a crispy breadcrumb-Parmesan crust. It’s rich in flavor, easy to prep, and perfect for weeknight comfort meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes, depending on cut
- Total Time: 45–55 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Chicken Bake, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French Onion-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup French fried onions, lightly crushed
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Pat chicken dry and arrange in the dish.
- Make coating: Mix mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over the chicken.
- Create topping: Combine crushed fried onions, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter. Sprinkle generously over the mayo-coated chicken.
- Bake: Bake uncovered—30–35 min for boneless, 40–45 min for bone‑in—until chicken is cooked and topping is golden.
- Garnish & serve: Let rest briefly, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add a layer of caramelized onions beneath the topping for extra French onion flavor.
- For heat, mix in cayenne or red pepper flakes with the mayo coating.
- Use half mayo and half Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Mix mozzarella or Gruyère into the breadcrumb topping for cheesier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/french-onion-chicken-bake/
