Caramelized Onion Blackened Chicken
This caramelized onion blackened chicken recipe is perfect any night of the week. Made from simple ingredients, you can pull this entire meal together in under 30 minutes. The chicken is pan roasted with a simple blackening spice, then topped with caramelized onion and provolone or mozzarella cheese.
Enjoy this dish with a side of vegetables and rice for a heartier meal. For a lighter option, try cauliflower rice instead of regular.
Ingredients Needed for Caramelized Onion Blackened Chicken
Chicken Breasts – For this recipe, grab Smart Chicken’s chicken breasts and butterfly them into four thin cutlets.
Butter / Olive Oil – You will need both olive oil and butter for this recipe.
Blackening Spice – Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and dried oregano.
Onions – You will need 2-3 onions for this recipe. Be sure to peel them and slice them about ½ inch thick.
Provolone Cheese – For this recipe, you will need 3-4 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese.
Italian Parsley – Garnish the dish with some freshly chopped Italian parsley.
How to Make Caramelized Onion Blackened Chicken
Add olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until tender. Season with a few turns of cracked black pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Cut your chicken breasts into four thin cutlets. Toss them with the blackening spice. Make sure they’re well coated. Heat a non-stick skillet, add butter and olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top the chicken with the sautéed onions and provolone cheese. Add a touch of water to the pan. The steam will help melt the cheese.
Top with freshly chopped Italian parsley. Enjoy.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave. Looking for more chicken recipes?
Caramelized Onion Blackened Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, Smart Chicken butterflied
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Onions
- 2-3 medium sweet onions, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese / Garnish
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley
Equipment
- 2 9-inch non-stick skillets
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until tender. Season with a few turns of cracked black pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Cut your chicken breasts into four thin cutlets. Toss them with the blackening spice. Make sure they’re well coated. Heat a non-stick skillet, add butter and olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top the chicken with the sautéed onions and provolone cheese. Add a touch of water to the pan. The steam will help melt the cheese.Top with freshly chopped Italian parsley. Enjoy.
3 Comments on “Caramelized Onion Blackened Chicken”
We had this for dinner tonight and I would definitely make it again! It was quick and so flavorful – loved the heat!
Great weekday dinner! We couples it with sautéed mushrooms and it gave it a Philly cheesesteak vibe. The seasonings on the chicken made it super flavorful. Whole house smelled great. Rich and filling without being too heavy. Going to keep this recipe in my memory bank next time I need something simple to wow a crowd.
So good and super easy! Loved the blackened seasoning. We turned the leftovers into a sandwich…delish. Will make again. Thank you, Sarah!