30-Minute French Onion Chicken Casserole
A comforting casserole inspired by classic French onion soup, featuring shredded chicken, caramelized onions, and a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss Cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup Beef Broth
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and allow them to cook gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. As they soften, they will turn deep golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce: While the onions are caramelizing, combine the blended cottage cheese, beef broth, and dried thyme in a blender. Blend until creamy.
- Assemble the casserole: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and caramelized onions. Pour in the cottage cheese sauce and mix well.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute butter with olive oil. You can prep the casserole ahead of time before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg