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Caramelised Onion Chicken Pasta
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Caramelised Onion Chicken Pasta

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (dried, e.g. rigatoni or penne)Grains320 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat500 g
  • onions (thinly sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy20 g
  • brown sugarPantry10 g
  • balsamic vinegarPantry15 ml
  • chicken stockPantry150 ml
  • cooking creamDairy150 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy50 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

579kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little pasta water.
    Step 1
  2. Caramelise the onions

    • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-low heat.
    • Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly until soft and golden.
    • Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook until sticky and caramelised.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Push the onions to the side, add the chicken and season with paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then stir in the garlic.
    Step 3
  4. Build the sauce

    • Pour in the chicken stock and let it reduce slightly.
    • Add the cream and grated parmesan and stir until smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Serve hot with extra parmesan and black pepper.
    Step 5