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Creamy Onion Chicken

Creamy Onion Chicken

Darlene
A creamy onion sauce over well-seasoned chicken in just 30 minutes. I say yes to that! It is flavorful and easy to make. This is something you might expect to receive at a restaurant; it is that good.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 People
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 4 oz. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Cup Onions , sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 Tbsp Chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Belgioioso parmesan snacking cheese, shredded, divided
  • 2 Tbsp Fairlife 2% milk
  • 2 Tbsp Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp Neutral oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Honey

Instructions
 

  • Pound the chicken breasts inside a zipped plastic bag until they are 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, add the salt, garlic, paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Mix to combine. Season both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • In a medium frying pan on medium-high heat, add the oil to the hot pan. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Slice the onion and place it in a small glass bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave for 4 minutes. Remove carefully and drain any water.
  • In the same frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high, and whisk in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the milk and cream. Whisk and bring to a gentle simmer, cook for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Place the chicken back into the frying pan and spoon some of the sauce onto the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Top each piece of chicken with 1 teaspoon of Parmesan and, serve with onions, and drizzle with sauce.

Notes

We love to serve this with our Parmesan Peas.
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Chicken Breast and Half the SauceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 130mgIron: 0.9mg