Instant Pot French Onion Chicken

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If you want all the flavors of French onion soup in a delicious meal that you can enjoy year-round, this Instant Pot French Onion Chicken is for you. It has everything you love about the soup - from tasty caramelized onions to a gooey cheese topping - in a simple dish perfect for a weeknight.

INGREDIENTS

– 2 tablespoons butter – 3 yellow onions sliced – 1 teaspoon minced garlic – ½ cup beef broth – ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar – ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 2 teaspoons salt – ½ teaspoon black pepper – 8 slices Swiss cheese – 1 tablespoon cornstarch

– Turn your Instant Pot to a high saute. – When it says HOT, add the butter.

– Once the butter melts, add the onion.

– Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

– Add the broth, and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the Instant Pot. – Hit cancel. – Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

– Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion, salt, and pepper. – Arrange the chicken on top of the onions as close to a single layer as possible. – Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure and the time to 8 minutes.

– When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, and then do a quick release. – Preheat the broiler. – Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a baking sheet. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the Instant Pot and arrange them on top of the chicken. – Top with the cheese.

– Broil until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. – While the cheese is melting, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the instant pot. Set the pot to saute and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

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