Best 6 Chicken With Caramelized Onions And Bacon Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary delight with our exquisite Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Bacon recipe. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. The caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness, while the bacon lends a smoky, savory flavor. Served over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or rice, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or casual family gathering.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. For those who prefer a lighter version, our Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Bacon Skillet recipe uses less butter and oil, making it a healthier choice without compromising on flavor. If you're short on time, our Quick and Easy Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Bacon recipe has you covered. This simplified version uses pre-cooked chicken and store-bought caramelized onions, making it a speedy and convenient meal option.

And for those with a sweet tooth, our Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Bacon with Maple Glaze recipe adds a touch of sweetness with a maple glaze that perfectly complements the savory flavors of the dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our collection of recipes provides options that are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends.

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CHICKEN, BACON AND CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)



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Shredded chicken, bites of bacon and sweet caramelized onions in a creamy Gruyère sauce make this decidedly dialed-up version of mac and cheese a real winner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 7-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package to al dente; drain.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Beat in milk, salt and pepper with whisk; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; beat in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. Add cooked pasta, chicken, bacon and browned onions; gently stir to combine. Transfer to same 7-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over top of pasta mixture. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 2 g

CARAMELIZED GARLIC & ONION CHICKEN



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Try the perfect entrée with this garlic and onion chicken. Caramelize Garlic & Onion Chicken has a tangy sauce that's delectable in every bite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. butter
2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup A.1. Thick & Hearty Sauce, divided
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 small bone-in chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.), skinned
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cover. Cook 9 min. or until onions are tender, uncovering after 3 min. and stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook 8 to 10 min. or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 Tbsp. steak sauce and sugar; cook and stir 2 min.
  • Place chicken in shallow baking dish. Mix remaining steak sauce and mustard; spread over chicken. Top with onions.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Serve topped with cheese and sauce from bottom of dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up.

Provided by Brent BeSaw

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 strips bacon
1 onion, sliced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken breasts in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 13 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and keep warm.
  • Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook and stir onion and brown sugar in reserved drippings until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC CHICKEN



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This caramelized onion and garlic chicken recipe is easy and delicious, and the onion and garlic mixture keeps the chicken moist and tender.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
2 large onions (yellow or sweet; sliced )
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skinless)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, or until soft. If the onions start to crisp, reduce the heat.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and vinegar and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring often, or until the onions are lightly caramelized. Remove from the heat.
  • Oil a baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the chicken in the dish in a single layer, bone-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the onion and garlic mixture over the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F . Check the temperature in the thickest part of the chicken pieces. Cover loosely with foil if the onions are getting too dark or dry toward the end of the cooking time.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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This comforting one-pot dinner is reminiscent of a rich French onion soup, but made in less time and with lighter ingredients. Cooking the onions in a hot, dry pan forces them to release their moisture, so that they shrink and become silky and sweet in 30 minutes. Serve everything directly from the pan, with some crusty bread to soak up all the juices, or shred the chicken and pile it on top of buttered noodles. For something green, stir in some spinach to wilt at the end or serve alongside a simple green salad or roasted broccoli.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley or dill leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino (optional)
Bread or cooked pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, mustard, red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; whisk until smooth. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, then add to the mixture, coating it well. Set aside at room temperature, stirring it once while you make the onions.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then add the onions in an even layer. Season with salt, then cook, mostly undisturbed, for 4 minutes more, stirring every minute or so. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and stir to combine. (It will look crowded, and that's OK.) Allow to cook mostly undisturbed until the mushrooms shrink and start to brown, about 4 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
  • Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and allow the onions to cook until they start to color, stirring and lowering the heat as necessary to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Push the onions and mushrooms to the edges of the skillet, then add the chicken pieces to the center. Pour any remaining marinade (there will be very little) over the onions and mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, then combine the chicken and vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. (Reduce the heat to medium if the onions look like they are burning at any point.)
  • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, stirring and scraping up anything on the bottom of the skillet. Season to taste with salt.
  • Remove from the heat and top with the parsley and cheese, if using. Serve with bread or pasta.

HEAVENLY CHICKEN LIVERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BACON



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Traditionally this dish is made with calves livers but these are quite hard to get in New Zealand. I love this dish because its super easy and super cheap! It goes particularly well with a side dish of mash potatoes or parsnips!

Provided by AfterMartha

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

350 g chicken livers
200 g bacon
1 onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic
flour, for coating livers
salt and pepper for seasoning

Steps:

  • Dice up onions and bacon and start them simmering in butter and garlic in a small pan. Leave this on a low heat until the onions become translucent and start becoming sweet.
  • While all that is on the stove, chop up your livers and prepare a flour batter seasoned with salt and pepper. Get a thick bottom pan and let it get very hot. Flour up your meat and drop it in in batches. Keep it turning so it browns on all sides but only keep it in for around 1-2min. The inside of the meat should still be lovely and soft when you bite into it. You do NOT want to overcook livers, they have a beautiful flavor on their own.
  • Serve with a side of mash potatoes and parsnips and you've got a lovely meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.3, Fat 65.1, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 702.3, Sodium 1061.5, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 42.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you may need to pound them thin so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Be patient when caramelizing the onions. It takes time and low heat to get them nice and golden brown.
  • If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can use pancetta or prosciutto instead.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This chicken with caramelized onions and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the onions are sweet and savory, and the bacon adds a smoky flavor that ties everything together. Serve this dish with your favorite sides and you have a meal that everyone will love.

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