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Baked Caramelized Onions and Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful baked dish combining sweet caramelized onions with tender chicken, enhanced by sun dried tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 large yellow onions (sliced thin)
  • 1 head garlic (top sliced off)
  • 0.5 cup sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • heavy drizzle olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt (plus additional for chicken)
  • 1 tsp paprika (plus Italian herb blend)
  • 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 1.7 lbs boneless + skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (for chicken)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for chicken)
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder (for chicken)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 handful fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
  • Combine onions, sun dried tomatoes, seasonings, balsamic, and toss in a baking dish. Add garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, cover, and bake for 1 hour, tossing halfway.
  • Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in batches in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove garlic, squeeze out cloves, add heavy cream, parsley, and cooked chicken to the dish. Stir to combine.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the onions caramelize longer before baking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, chicken, onions