Baked Chicken Thighs with Onions

Baked Chicken Breasts with onions and cheese on a white plate

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Elevate your dinner game with this foolproof recipe for baked chicken thighs with onions! Fork-tender meat is topped with caramelized onions and cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken thighs, onions

Servings: servings

Calories: 618kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic paste
¼ cup vegetable or chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Add thinly sliced onion to a pan of melted butter and oil.
Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and let them caramelize for 25-30 mins over medium heat (stirring every 10 mins)
Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides and set aside.
Once onions have caramelized, add in garlic paste and stir. Be sure to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to distribute the flavor.
Remove onions from pan.
Add in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and sear chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on both sides. Remove from pan and let rest.
Deglaze the pan with broth and heavy cream.
Let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
Add chicken thighs to the pan, top with onions and a little mozzarella cheese.
Place in a 450°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through at an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Add more cheese at the 10 minute mark and let cook the remaining 10 minutes.
Spoon sauce on top and enjoy.

Notes

If you don't have a cast iron you could use a large skillet up until the cream sauce is thickened. Pour into a baking dish, add chicken, onions and cheese and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
As the onions are cooking we want this to be low and slow so the temperature should not go above medium high. My fire was on a 3.5 on a gas stove.
As you stir the onions, check and see if any areas are cooking faster than other. More than likely the pan is not even on the burner. Be sure to move the onions around to ensure nothing burns.

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