Creamy Caramelized Onion Chicken Recipe
Creamy Caramelized Onion Chicken Recipe is a warm and comforting dish. It has soft chicken cooked in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Slice the Onions
- Thinly slice the onions. Make sure slices are even for smooth cooking and sweet flavor.
Cook the Onions
- Heat butter and oil. Add onions. Cook slowly until golden and caramelized for sweet taste.
Season the Chicken
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub spices on chicken well for full flavor.
Sear the Chicken
- Place chicken in hot pan. Cook both sides until golden for nice color and taste.
Add the Onions
- Add cooked onions back to the pan. Spread them around the chicken for even flavor.
Make the Sauce
- Mix flour, cream and broth. Pour mix into the pan. Stir gently to form smooth sauce.
Simmer Everything
- Let the sauce simmer slowly. Cook until chicken is tender and sauce becomes thick and creamy.
Add Thyme
- Sprinkle dried thyme. Stir lightly to add warm flavor to the creamy sauce.
Check Doneness
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked. If sauce is thin, cook one more minute for thickness.
Serve Warm
- Place chicken on plates. Top with onions and creamy sauce. Enjoy while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Cook onions slowly for best flavor
- Use heavy cream for thick sauce
- Do not rush when searing chicken
- Stir sauce gently to avoid lumps
- Add thyme for warm and deep taste