Creamy Garlic Onion Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces≈ $6.40
- 1 tbsp olive oil≈ $0.15
- 1/2 onion, chopped≈ $0.25
- 3 cloves garlic, minced≈ $0.20
- 2 tbsp butter≈ $0.65
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour≈ $0.50
- 1.5 cups milk≈ $2.00missing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese≈ $1.20missing
- 1/2 tsp salt≈ $0.10
- 1/4 tsp black pepper≈ $0.10
- 2 oz dry pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine)≈ $1.00missing
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Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, forming a roux.
- 7
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
- 10
Serve hot.