One-Pan Creamy Chicken with Caramelized Onions
This Creamy Chicken and Caramelized Onions recipe comes together in one pan and in less than an hour for a simple, hearty and comforting meal the whole family will enjoy. With easy prep, cook, and clean-up, this meal will satisfy on the go families and picky eaters alike. Recipe created and photographed by Food Wine Sunshine.
- 1¼ lbs chicken tenders
- 4 medium Vidalia onions
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp ground pepper divided
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup 2% milk
- chopped parsley for garnish
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Slice onions into rings.
- Caramelize onions.
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Once onions are done, transfer them to a plate.
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Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
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Cook the chicken, turning once, until browned and cooked throughout. About 3 mins per side.
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Transfer to the same plate the onions are on, or get a new one!
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Put the onions back into the skillet.
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Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
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Add broth, milk, and the remaining salt and pepper.
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Cook until bubbling and thickened, about 2 minutes.
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Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Enjoy!
If you're new to caramelizing onions (step 2), you can check out this caramelized sweet onions recipe or this ultimate how-to blog post for additional tips.
If you like this recipe, try our Simple Chicken and Veggie Pasta with Sweet Onions!
Prep Time
Cook Time
50 minutes
Yield
5