French Onion Chicken Pasta is an easy to make weeknight one pot pasta dish! Full of tender chicken, caramelized onions, pasta, and gooey cheese!
If you visit my blog on the regular, you’re probably aware that I’m obsessed with good old one pot/pan/skillet recipes. I love a no fuss dinner just as much as you guys! Follow along on Instagram with me as well, I’m planning to show you even more of what I’m cooking in my stories! I am happy to say that I was super impressed with the flavors in this French Onion Chicken Pasta, we had it devoured in no time!
French Onion Chicken Pasta:
French onion chicken is simply chicken that is cooked along with delicious caramelized onions in a delicious beef broth and coated with lots of melty cheese! We add pasta to this recipe to make it a complete one pot meal.
To make this French onion chicken pasta you start by caramelizing the onions. This process takes about 15-20 minutes, and is mostly hands off. You will melt your butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then, add the onions and allow them to cook down while stirring only occasionally. You will know the onions are done when they are a golden brown “caramel” color and nice and tender.
Then, remove the onions from the pan to a bowl. You will brown the seasoned diced chicken on all sides, but it doesn’t need to be completely cooked through yet. Once the chicken is browned, add the onions back into the pan. Then, in goes the pasta and broth.
Now, cook about 10-12 minutes until your pasta is tender. Most of the liquid will be gone from the pan. There will be a small amount of liquid left and that is ok, it makes for a super creamy sauce when you stir in the cheese!
One Pot Meals:
If you’re loving this one-pot dinner, be sure to try the rest of these!
- One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
- One Pot Tuna Pasta
- One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole
- One Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta
- One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
- Creamy French Onion Beef and Noodles
Enjoy!
~Nichole
French Onion Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Large Onions Peeled and Sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Pound Chicken Breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Pound Penne
- 3 Cups Beef Broth
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan, Shredded
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are tender and caramelized. About 15 minutes.
- Remove the onions to a bowl.
- Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook and stir for 5 minutes until the chicken is seared on all sides.
- Add the onions back to the pan along with the pasta and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, provolone, and parmesan cheese.
- Top with parsley if desired.
Ive made this before and my whole family loved it! Would like to make it as a pre-made meal for after my stepdaughter has her baby. Can it be frozen and reheated?
Definitely needed more liquid so I added another cup of water and a little more seasoning. I added a little more chicken and that may be why i needed more liquid to cover the pasta.
WIll make again!
I have made this 3 x now and it is a hit every time.Thanks for recipe!