Description
Baked Caramelized Onions and Chicken is a savory dish where tender chicken thighs are paired with sweet, caramelized onions and sun-dried tomatoes, all baked together in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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- 3 large yellow onions, sliced thin
- 1 head garlic, top sliced off
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Heavy drizzle olive oil
- 1 tsp each salt, paprika, and Italian herb blend
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.7 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, and onion powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish by drizzling some olive oil on the bottom.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, paprika, and Italian herb blend to the onions. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the onion mixture and let it cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Place the chicken strips in the prepared baking dish and season with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the caramelized onion and sun-dried tomato mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Pour heavy cream over the top and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Once baked, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, but chicken thighs tend to stay juicier in this dish.
- If you want extra creamy sauce, feel free to add a little more heavy cream before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg