Description
A delicious recipe for creamy caramelized onion chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the onions and garlic from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the caramelized onions and chicken to the skillet, coating the chicken in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Serve the chicken topped with the creamy onion sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg