Creamy French Fried Onion Chicken Bake
This Creamy French Fried Onion Chicken Bake is one of those dinners that feels like home — warm, creamy, crunchy, and totally comforting. It’s inspired by my viral Cheez-It Chicken, but with that buttery French onion twist that everyone at my table loves.My kids have always been obsessed with those crispy French-fried onions — so I started making recipes that sneak them into dinner! You’ll see them pop up in favorites like Chicken Tetrazzini and Crockpot French Onion Chicken. This bake combines everything we love about both — juicy chicken, creamy layers, and that golden onion crunch on top.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts butterflied (makes 4 thinner pieces)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 6 oz sour cream about ¾ cup
- 8 thin slices provolone cheese
- 2 cups French-fried onions like French’s brand
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce plus a light shake over each chicken breast (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Season both sides of your butterflied chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread a layer of sour cream evenly over the top of each piece.
- (Optional but recommended) Add a tiny shake of Worcestershire sauce over each sour cream layer for extra French onion flavor.
- Top each piece with a slice or two of provolone cheese (about 8 total for full coverage).
- In a small bowl, crush the French-fried onions slightly, then toss them with 4 tbsp melted butter and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce until coated.
- Sprinkle the onion mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temp) and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the creamy sauce settle.
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