Caramelized Onion Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Garlic Herb Chicken

• 1200 g raw boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 tsp spicy italian seasoning
• 3 tsp parsley
• 4 tsp garlic granules or powder
• 4 tsp paprika
• 30 g olive oil

Caramelized Onions

• 200 g red onion, thinly sliced
• 200 g white onion, thinly sliced
• 100 g sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp italian seasoning
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 whole garlic bulb, sliced from the top
• avocado oil spray

Creamy Pasta Sauce

• 400-450 g light evaporated milk or regular milk
• 120 g light cream cheese
• 90-100 g grated parmesan
• 20-25 g dark soy sauce
• 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 350 g spaghetti or linguine, dry weight

Instructions

1. Slice chicken thighs into cubes. Add seasoning and olive oil, mix well then set aside.
2. Slice red and white onion, add to large oven dish with chopped drained sundried tomatoes, seasonings and avocado oil spray. Mix well, place whole garlic in centre then cover with foil.
3. Oven bake for 45 mins at 190C/380F checking halfway. They should be golden and caramelized.
4. Squeeze in garlic, mix well and while dish is still hot, add parsley, soy sauce, parmesan, milk and cream cheese.
5. Stir continuously until melted and creamy. You can place back in the oven on low temp to thicken the sauce slightly. Add cooked pasta and fold gently till rich and indulgent.
6. In a lined large sheet pan, spread chicken then oven bake for 18 mins at 200C/400F and broil for 5 extra mins until golden and crispy. Serve with caramelized onion pasta.