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French Onion Chicken Pasta

11 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 45MINS

French Onion Chicken Pasta

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Caramelized onions, a savory broth, tender chicken, pasta, and Swiss cheese come together for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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I'm Leigh Ann, the founder of MyDiaryofUs.com and author of Modern Cajun Cooking and Natural Baby and Toddler Treats. I have a passion for sharing fresh family friendly recipes that are stress-free, made from scratch.
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Caramelized onions, a savory broth, tender chicken, pasta, and Swiss cheese come together for a delicious weeknight dinner.
45MINS
Total Time
$2.51
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1.5 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
or Chicken Tenders
White Onion
2
White Onions, thinly sliced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Dried Thyme
1 tsp
Dried Thyme
or Fresh Thyme
Beef Stock
3/4 cup
Beef Stock
Kosher Salt
2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Swiss Cheese
7 slices
Swiss Cheese
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Unsalted Butter
4 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Penne Pasta
13 oz
Penne Pasta
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
552
Fat
21.2 g
Protein
39.6 g
Carbs
48.8 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to a large skillet.
step 2
Season Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb) on both sides with Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (as needed).
step 3
Add to the skillet to brown on both sides 2-3 minutes. Remove and set to the side.
step 4
Heat the Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp) in a skillet, add Garlic (2 cloves), and cook for a few minutes. Remove and set aside.
step 5
Add White Onions (2) to the same pan and spread into a single layer and begin to caramelize them. Stir the onions every 5-7 minutes.
step 6
Continue stirring the onions for another 12-15 minutes.
step 7
Once onions are almost caramel in color, chop the chicken and add it back into the skillet together with garlic and onions.
step 8
Add in Beef Stock (3/4 cup) at this time along with Dried Thyme (1 tsp), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (as needed). Stir to combine.
step 9
Continue to cook the mixture for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
step 10
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and cook Penne Pasta (13 oz) until al dente.
step 11
Strain the pasta and add it into the skillet along with the onions, garlic, and chicken and stir to combine.
step 12
Top off the pasta dish with Swiss Cheese (7 slices) and place under broiler for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and melted.
step 13
Serve immediately.
step 13 Serve immediately.
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Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
French
Fall
Pasta
Italian
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