🧅🧀 French Onion Chicken Pasta
- Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Pasta:
2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the French Onion Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Caramelize the Onions:
In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions.
Sprinkle with sugar and salt, then cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce:
Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Add Gruyère cheese and stir until melted.
5️⃣ Combine Everything:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the pasta. Toss until fully coated in the sauce
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheese. Serve hot!
⏳ Time & Serve:
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4