French Onion Chicken Bake with Green Beans

Caramelised onion sauce smothers baked chicken breasts, topped with melted cheese and crisp green beans.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken breast fillets4
• onion4
• butter30g
• olive oil1 tbsp
• plain flour1 tbsp
• beef stock cube1
• water200ml
• gruyere cheese100g
• dried thyme1 tsp
• green beans300g
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Slice onions thinly, heat butter and oil in a large pan, cook onions on low for 20 minutes until caramelised.
2. 2Stir in flour and crumbled stock cube, cook for 1 minute.
3. 3Add water and thyme, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, season.
4. 4Season chicken breasts and place in a baking dish.
5. 5Pour the onion sauce over the chicken, ensuring it covers the top.
6. 6Bake at 190°C for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through with no pink.
7. 7Meanwhile, boil green beans in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain.
8. 8Sprinkle gruyere cheese over the chicken and grill for 3 minutes until melted and golden.
9. 9Serve with green beans on the side.

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