Caramelized Onion Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (cubed)
400 g
onion (sliced)
3 pcs
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
pasta (dry)
300 g
heavy cream (liquid)
200 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
olive oil (liquid)
30 ml
butter (solid)
30 g
chili flakes (crushed)
5 g
chili oil (liquid)
15 ml
salt
5 g
black pepper (ground)
3 g
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
Caramelize the onions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Cook the chicken
Push onions to the side of the pan, add seasoned chicken cubes and sear until golden on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
Add garlic and spices
Add minced garlic, chili flakes, and chili oil to the pan. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the pasta
While the sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Create the creamy sauce
Add heavy cream to the pan with chicken and onions. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add grated parmesan and stir until melted. Add pasta and toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
Serve immediately
Divide pasta among bowls and serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated. Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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