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title: French Onion Smothered Chicken
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/french-onion-smothered-chicken-671972c6c2f9d9459122b92e
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Easy Prep
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 299
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the onion-chicken combo, but some found it bland. Consider adding extra herbs or a rich stock for deeper flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Generally easy to make, though timing can be tricky. Try roasting potatoes instead of mashing to save time.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/french-onion-smothered-chicken.avif"
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@potatoes{2%lbs}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@green beans{8%oz}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@salt{2%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@onion{1%unit}
@dried thyme{1%tsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@water{2%tbsp}
@chicken cutlets{2%unit}
@swiss cheese{2%unit}

Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces and place in a #medium pot{} with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender ~{12%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash with sour cream and butter until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved liquid as needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

While potatoes cook, trim green beans if necessary. Toss on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until green beans are browned and tender ~{15%minutes}. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.

Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes} per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Return same pan to medium-high heat and add a large drizzle of oil. Add onion and half the dried thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned and softened ~{10%minutes}. Stir in sugar and a splash of water; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is jammy ~{3%minutes} more. Season with salt and pepper.

Once green beans are done, remove from oven and divide between plates; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Set oven to broil. Place chicken on the used #baking sheet{}; top with onion and Swiss cheese (cutting slices to fit if needed). Broil until cheese melts ~{2%minutes}. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Divide mashed potatoes and chicken between plates with green beans. Serve.