Best 11 Baked Onion Chicken Grandmas Recipes

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Savory and succulent baked onion chicken, a delectable dish loved by many, is an exquisite culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This classic recipe, often passed down through generations, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. Baked onion chicken is not only a delightful meal but also a visually appealing dish that graces any dining table.

The recipe begins with tender chicken pieces marinated in a symphony of spices, herbs, and tangy citrus flavors. Once coated in this flavorful marinade, the chicken is nestled amidst a bed of thinly sliced onions, creating a savory and aromatic foundation. As the dish bakes in the oven, the chicken absorbs the essence of the onions, resulting in a moist and juicy texture that melts in your mouth.

The caramelized onions, slowly roasted to perfection, add a delightful sweetness that complements the savory chicken beautifully. Their golden-brown color and slightly crisp edges add a textural contrast that elevates the dish to new heights. The combination of chicken and onions creates a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and utterly satisfying.

This recipe collection offers a diverse range of baked onion chicken variations, each with its unique twist on this timeless dish. From the classic Baked Onion Chicken with Lemon and Garlic to the indulgent Baked Onion Chicken with Bacon and Cheese, there's a recipe to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a more adventurous flavor profile, these recipes will guide you in creating a memorable baked onion chicken experience.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. Let the aroma of baked onion chicken fill your kitchen and tantalize your senses as you create a dish that is not only delicious but also a testament to the enduring power of culinary tradition.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED CHICKEN AND ONIONS



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Serve this healthy baked-chicken dish with our Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cut-up chicken, (3 1/2 pounds in 8 pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place sliced onions and chicken pieces in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange chicken, skin sides up, on top of onions; sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake, tossing onions and basting chicken occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

BAKED ONION CHICKEN, GRANDMA'S



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This recipe is from the late 1960's or early 1970's. Grandma liked her onions and this recipe was one she sent to me while I lived in California. She made a note, "THIS IS GOOD!" And we thought she was right.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 chicken breast halves or chicken pieces of your choice
6 Tbsp melted butter
1 pkg dry onion soup mix (like lipton)
6 medium potatoes, cut in 2 or 3 pieces each
2 medium onions, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chickenin a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon butter over each chickenpiece. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over chicken breasts. Place onions and potatoes in pan around chicken.
  • 2. Cover pan with lid or foil and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more until chicken and potatoes are done and browned a bit.

GRANDMA'S FAVORITE CHICKEN



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My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious. You may add as many different veggies and any amount you want. The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup. Yum!!!

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 chicken legs
5 large white potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
5 cloves garlic
2 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash around the chicken. Top with onion slices. Season with parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on each chicken leg. Pour water into pan to a level of about 1/2 inch.
  • Cover pan with foil and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil and continue cooking 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 118.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 198.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When it comes to weeknight dinner, casseroles are king. This super-simple, five-ingredient chicken casserole recipe comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully. It's sure to be your quick-meal go to for at-home dinners and a reliable favorite for bake-and-take potluck dinners.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
3 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and spread soup evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.
  • In medium bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

ONION BAKED CHICKEN



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Running out of ideas for chicken? Try this baked chicken that's seasoned with your favorite McCormick® herbs and spices including onion powder and Italian seasoning.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tbsp McCormick® Onion Powder
1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp McCormick® Paprika
3 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken parts
1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and paprika in small bowl. Place chicken in shallow baking pan. Brush with oil. Coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 Calories

GRANDMA'S BAKED CHICKEN



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Sounds like a delicious combo of goat cheese, chicken & breadcrumbs!From Rachael Ray May 2007...

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, rosemary and lemon peel; set aside. Using a small sharp knife, cut into the side of each chicken breast half to create a pocket. Stuff each chicken breast with about 1 1/2 tablespoons goat cheese mixture and secure with a toothpick.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and set aside. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add half the melted butter to the bread crumbs and combine. Keep the remaining butter warm for basting.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil. Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the egg and then in the bread crumbs to coat; set on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 45 minutes, drizzling with the remaining butter every 15 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.4, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 217.3, Sodium 600.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 40.2

CREAMED CHICKEN AND BISCUITS - GRANDMA'S KITCHEN RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by Sophialuc

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 large onion
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pimiento
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
6 frozen biscuits, thawed

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F Grease the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch baking dish. 2 Chop onion. 3 Heat butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high head until melted. 4 Stir in onion. 5 Saute until tender. 6 Combine onion, chicken, soup, sour cream, milk, and pimiento in a medium bowl and mix well. 7 Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. 8 Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven. 9 Sprinkle baked layer with 3/4 cup of the Cheddar. 10 Arrange biscuits in a single layer over top; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. 11 Bake until biscuits are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes. 12 Serve immediately.

TENDER ONION BAKED CHICKEN



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Tender, tasty chicken breasts baked with butter, salt, pepper, and oniony seasoning. All ages like these - my 3 year old loves them! This can be served with mashed potatoes or with rice. Very tasty for the whole family.

Provided by Kim in Oklahoma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 chicken breast tenderloins or strips
¼ cup margarine, melted
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour melted margarine over the chicken strips. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with dry onion soup mix.
  • Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1420.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GOLDEN BAKED ONIONS



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I love to invent new dishes, but I also enjoy making tried-and-true recipes, like my mom's baked onions. The onions are a rich and satisfying side dish with poultry and beef, but they can also be a meal all by themselves!-Chris Gaskill, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
6 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, pepper and 2 cups cheese. Stir in onions., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Brush bread slices with melted butter on one side. Arrange buttered side up over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, broil 4-6 in. from heat until bread is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 47g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CRISPY ONION CHICKEN



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My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried onion coating is great with rice, baked potatoes, macaroni salad or potato salad. -Charlotte Smith, McDonald, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) cheddar or original French-fried onions, crushed, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup crushed onions. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Top with remaining onions; drizzle with any remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 47g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES



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My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favorite. -Janet Eddy, Stockton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Yellow onions are the most common type used for baking, as they have a mild flavor that won't overpower the chicken. However, you can also use white or red onions if you prefer their flavor.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and caramelize nicely in the oven.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: This will add flavor to the dish and help keep the chicken moist.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're using a small pan, cook the chicken in batches so that it has room to brown evenly.
  • Bake the chicken until it's cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Baked onion chicken is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, caramelized onions, and flavorful broth is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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