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Creamy Caramelized Onion Chicken Pasta

Recipe by Aussie Fitness on InstagramAdded 21 September 2026.
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Serves 6
  • 17 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 1 hour to cook. A comforting one‑pan high‑protein pasta that pairs tender, thinly sliced chicken with caramelized onions and a velvety sauce, finished with Parmesan, light cream cheese, sweet soy sauce, and garnished with grated cheese, chopped herbs and dried red peppers.

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Ingredients

6 servingsMetric

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Amounts as Aussie Fitness gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Place the thinly sliced chicken breast in a glass bowl.

  2. 2

    Add half of the seasoning mix to the chicken and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Pour olive oil over the seasoned chicken and mix well.

  4. 4

    Spread the coated chicken on a tray lined with baking paper.

  5. 5

    Bake the chicken in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F (400°F) for 22‑25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    Kitchen notes Ā· Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Turn halfway so both sides color evenly.

  6. 6

    Remove the chicken and set aside, leaving the cooking juices in the pan.

  7. 7

    Add the sliced brown onions to the same pan.

  8. 8

    Add the remaining seasoning mix to the onions.

  9. 9

    Add tomato paste and mix well with the onions and seasoning.

  10. 10

    Place the cut garlic bulb on top of the onion mixture.

  11. 11

    Bake the onion‑garlic mixture at 375°F (385°F) for 45‑50 minutes, mixing the onions halfway through.

    Kitchen notes Ā· Added by ReelsMeals: Onions are deeply caramelized. Stir midway so the edges do not scorch.

  12. 12

    When the onions are caramelized, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the bulb into the pan.

  13. 13

    Spray a light coating of cooking oil into the pan.

  14. 14

    Add 60 g grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and light cream cheese; stir until melted.

  15. 15

    Pour sweet soy sauce and light evaporated milk into the pan; continue mixing until the sauce becomes creamy.

    Kitchen notes Ā· Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce is creamy and cohesive. Stir as the cheese melts into the milk.

  16. 16

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the fusilli pasta and cook until al dente (approximately 8‑10 minutes).

  17. 17

    Reserve a splash of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

  18. 18

    Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce; pour in a splash of pasta water and mix until well combined and creamy.

    Kitchen notes Ā· Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce clings to the fusilli. Add pasta water gradually while mixing.

  19. 19

    Divide the creamy chicken‑onion‑pasta mixture into six equal meal‑prep containers.

  20. 20

    Top each serving with sliced chicken strips, extra grated cheese, chopped green herbs (parsley), and dried red pepper flakes.

  21. 21

    Serve immediately or store the containers for later meals.

Tips while you cook

Flip chicken halfway
Turn the chicken strips over at the midway point of baking.
Stir onions midway
Mix the onion‑garlic mixture halfway through its bake to promote uniform caramelization.
Reserve pasta water
Save a splash of pasta water before draining.
Add cheese after caramelization
Stir in grated Parmesan and cream cheese after the onions are caramelized.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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