French Onion Chicken Bake
French Onion Chicken Bake pairs sweet, slow-cooked onion flavor with tender rotisserie chicken and a creamy, tangy sauce, all blanketed in nutty Gruyère. A crunchy crouton crust adds contrast to the lush interior, making it a comforting choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it bubbling hot with a green salad to balance the richness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Onion Chicken Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 58
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and translucent.
- 3
Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add French onion soup and wine, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Simmer without stirring until reduced and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard, and return to a simmer.
- 7
Add 1 cup Gruyère, and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted and combined, about 1 minute.
- 8
Remove from heat, and fold in chicken.
- 9
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 10
Sprinkle croutons evenly over the chicken mixture; sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese evenly on top.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 12
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 13
Garnish with additional thyme and pepper.
- 14
Recipe developed by Craig Ruff.
- Calories 834.45 kcal High 42%
- Protein 48.3 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 24.87 g 9%
- Total Fat 59.72 g High 77%
- Saturated Fat 18.56 g High 93%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 178.76 mg High 60%
- Sodium 1571.73 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 6.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 352.13 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 620.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 5.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
French Onion Chicken Bake is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 834.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Onion Chicken Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Condensed French Onion Soup. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make French Onion Chicken Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 834.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Onion Chicken Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is French Onion Chicken Bake healthy?
- French Onion Chicken Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 834.45 calories and 48.3 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1571.73 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.56 g (93% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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