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French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes
American·non-vegetarian·medium

French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes

French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes is a hearty, restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly simple to pull together. The chicken, bathed in a deeply caramelized onion sauce with a touch of balsamic, delivers a sweet-tart richness that pairs beautifully with the creamy, buttery mashed potatoes and the earthy sweetness of roasted carrots. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast—tender meat, velvety sauce, and crisp-tender vegetables—making it a meal that feels indulgent without the fuss. Worth the minimal effort for the cozy, layered flavors it delivers.

50 min(prep 15 + cook 35)
4 servings
550 kcal
4.8

Ingredients

Nutrition

550 kcalper serving
Protein40g33%
Carbs45g37%
Fat25g21%
Fiber5g4%
Sugar6g5%

Directions

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    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.

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    Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot; cover to keep warm.

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    While potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings). Stir in stock concentrate and 2 TBSP water (¼ cup for 4); season with salt and pepper. Cook until jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wash out pan.

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    Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top with caramelized onion and cheese. Cover pan until cheese melts. (If your pan doesn’t have a lid, cover with a baking sheet!)

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