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High-Protein Slow Cooker French Onion Pasta
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High-Protein Slow Cooker French Onion Pasta

5 hServes 12Nutri-Score B€€
from @stealth_health_life38 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighsMeat1.4 kg
  • Worcestershire saucePantry45 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce30 g
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 g
  • saltSpices18 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices4 g
  • thymeSpices1 g
  • beef bone brothPantry100 ml
  • rosemary (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • yellow onions (diced)Produce4 pieces
  • butterDairy28 g
  • beef bone broth (for the onion base)Pantry950 ml
  • Worcestershire sauce (for the onion base)Pantry30 ml
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • Dijon mustard (for the onion base)Pantry5 g
  • rosemary (sprig, optional)Produce1 piece
  • thyme (sprig, optional)Produce1 piece
  • 2% cottage cheeseDairy800 g
  • Gruyère (grated)Dairy200 g
  • Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)Dairy75 g
  • milkDairy380 ml
  • rigatoni (cooked to 50%)Grains672 g
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking)Other240 ml
  • chives (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

538kcal

Carbs
52 g
Proteins
51 g
Fat
14 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
    • Add the Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, beef bone broth and the rosemary sprig.
    • Toss so the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Slow cook the chicken

    • Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken shreds easily.
    Step 2

  3. Caramelize the onions

    • Melt the butter in a pan and add the diced yellow onions.
    • Cook slowly, stirring often, until deeply golden and caramelized.
    Step 3

  4. Build the French onion base

    • Deglaze the onions with the beef bone broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
    • Add the optional rosemary and thyme sprigs and simmer to bring the flavors together.
    Step 4

  5. Blend the cheese sauce

    • Blend the cottage cheese, Gruyère, Parmigiano Reggiano and milk until completely smooth.
    • Stir in about three quarters of the caramelized onions and season with black pepper and salt.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the rigatoni until only 50% cooked, then drain, keeping some pasta water aside.
    Step 6

  7. Combine everything

    • Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker.
    • Add the cheese sauce, the pasta and the pasta water and stir to combine.
    • Let it heat through and thicken slightly in the slow cooker.
    Step 7

  8. Garnish and serve

    • Top with the remaining caramelized onions and chopped chives.
    • Divide into meal prep portions.
    Step 8
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