Baked French Onion Chicken

Name: Baked French Onion Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 -1/2 pounds chicken breasts (I used bone in); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped); 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope); 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan (the kind that comes in the green container on the shelf.); salt and pepper to taste

If you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner (and who isn't?) this crispy baked French onion chicken is exactly what you're looking for. It has just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time! Slice through that crispy coating to find the most tender, juicy chicken you ever put in your mouth!

Total time 50 minutes

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Be sure to try slow cooker chicken and stuffing or creamy Ranch chicken next!

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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

Easy weeknight dinners that also taste good can be overwhelming. That's why you need recipes like this to fall back on - family favorites you can depend on to be perfect every time!

Here are my family's favorite slow cooker chicken recipes to try next!

🧾 Ingredients

If you use boneless chicken breasts it's not quite as juicy but it's out of the oven in 20 minutes.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

Mix the dry breadcrumbs (I used Panko), Parmesan, and the envelope of onion soup mix.
Mix the garlic and mayonnaise in another bowl.
Brush the mayonnaise mixture on the chicken.
Sprinkle on the crumbs and bake!

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Save time! Use boneless breast or thighs and cut the cooking time to about 20 minutes. Always make sure the internal temperature is 160 when you take it out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to reach 165 before serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. You'll want to warm them back up in the oven or air fryer for about 10 minutes to crisp the coating back up.
Bone in chicken breasts and thighs will stay juicier and be more flavorful but they take more time.
If the crumb coating browns too fast lay a piece of aluminum foil across the pan to loosely cover it. Remove it 5 minutes before the chicken is done to help it crisp up.
You can roast baby potatoes and pearl onions right in the pan with the chicken if you want to. Just rub the vegetables with oil first.
Be sure to use the Parmesan that's in the green containers on the shelves by the pasta. You don't want fresh Parmesan in this.
Use a baking pan with sides - there will be juice!
This is so good with a side of Noodles Romanoff!

👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

Can I cook vegetables with the chicken in the same baking pan?

Absolutely! Be sure to use uniform sized pieces (think baby potatoes, pearl onions, baby carrots) and toss them in a little oil first. Check them about halfway through cooking time to make sure that you don't over cook them.
If they happen to be done at that point just remove them from the pan and put your chicken back in the oven!

What should I serve with baked French onion chicken?

Roast baby potatoes and carrots right along with the chicken or mashed potatoes (pick up a tub of mashed potatoes at the store to make it easy!), green beans or salad. And, if you want to end on a sweet note, this 10 minute chocolate cobbler is amazing!

Can I make this ahead of time?

You do everything except add the crumb topping, cover the pan with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add the crumbs just before sliding the dish into the oven.

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