French Onion Chicken Pasta
French Onion Chicken Pasta brings together classic French onion flavors, tender chicken, and creamy pasta, making it a comforting and indulgent meal that's sure to satisfy your taste buds! Sprinkle a little more parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of richness.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 927kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced into half-moon shapes
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 pound) pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
- parsley, chopped for garnish
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt ¼ cup of butter.
- Once melted, add onions and saute for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are very tender and caramelized to a rich golden brown color.
- While the onions are caramelizing, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Once the onions are caramelized, carefully transfer them to the bowl of a food processor. Set aside.
- To a microwave-safe bowl, add the remaining ½ cup butter. Heat until melted.
- Pour the melted butter into the bowl of the food processor with the caramelized onions.
- Add ½ cup of reserved pasta water to the food processor and blend until the mixture is well blended. Set aside while you prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 5 minutes on one side. Then, flip the chicken over, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a plate. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add the onion mixture, heavy cream, parmesan, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook until cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the noodles are evenly coated in the creamy sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a bit more of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and arrange them on top of the pasta.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 927kcal