# High Protein Caramelized Onion Creamy Chicken

A delicious, high-protein, and creamy chicken dish with caramelized onions, perfect for meal prepping.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1000 g Raw Chicken Breast, cubed
- 1.5 Tsp Salt
- 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Dried Basil
- 3 Tsp Olive Oil
- 10 g Reduced Fat Butter (for cooking)
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 350 g Red or White Onion, finely sliced
- 0.5 Tsp Salt
- 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
- 80 g Sundried Tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 10 g Minced Garlic
- 380 g 1% Milk or Skimmed Milk
- 180 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
- 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 10 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 15 g Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 Tsp Mixed Herbs
- 600 g Uncooked Basmati Rice/Cooked Basmati Rice
- 1.5 Tsp Lemon Zest
- 0.5 Juice of Lemon

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken breast into cubes.
2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, basil, and olive oil.
3. Mix till well combined.
4. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes each side until golden and juicy.
5. Set cooked chicken aside.
6. In the same pan, add extra butter.
7. Cook onions until soft and caramelized for 10-12 minutes, mixing every 4-5 minutes.
8. Add seasoning (salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili flakes) with sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the onions.
9. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Lower the heat, add milk, light cream cheese, and parmesan.
11. Mix till smooth and creamy.
12. Add back your chicken with fresh parsley.
13. To make the rice, sauté some minced garlic in reduced fat butter for 2 minutes until fragrant.
14. Add salt and mixed herbs.
15. Add cooked rice and mix.
16. Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
17. Mix till fluffy and fragrant.
18. Serve and enjoy your high protein meals.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Cook chicken in batches if needed.
- Lower the heat when adding milk and cream cheese for a smooth sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICWJYcorm-/?igsh=MTA2NWtzaW5sbDFxaA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d6e5f9f0-4a07-4ba9-92a0-dd97ea1a042e
- Extracted: 2026-01-10

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