I was browsing Pinterest the other day, looking for something to cook for dinner. I came across a crispy chicken and creamy lemon pasta recipe that looked amazing! Sadly, I lacked the necessary ingredients to make that recipe, but it inspired me to make this dish from what I had on hand!
Since I had a packet of Onion Soup Mix in the cabinet, which I think makes just about anything bomb, I decided to use it for the breading on the chicken. Just as I suspected…the Onion Soup Mix made for deeeeeelish chicken. Since this recipe is pretty much pan-fried in butter, I wouldn’t call it light, but it sure is a delicious occasional indulgence. Oh and it was really easy to throw together.
Indulge with me a little.
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken
1 packet Trader Joes Onion Soup Mix
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
6 tbsp butter, split
10 ounces quinoa pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup white cooking wine
1/4 tsp parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1. Pour the packet of Onion Soup Mix and wheat flour onto a plate and mix well, set aside.
2. Prepare your pan to cook the chicken in by heating 3 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
3. Place a chicken breast into a ziplock bag and pound with your hand until it is fairly even in width.
4. Dredge the chicken breast through the onion soup and flour mix. Coat both sides and place in your skillet. Repeat until all of your chicken breasts are coated and cooking. Your chicken will cook for roughly 20 minutes or 10 minutes on each side.
– While the chicken cooks –
6. Prepare your quinoa pasta according to package directions.
– Make the sauce –
7. Heat olive oil and the remaining 3 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
8. Mix garlic powder, parsley, salt and cooking wine into the oil.
9. Add parmesan cheese and simmer on low until your chicken and pasta are fully cooked.
Toss your pasta in the sauce and top with a chicken breast, sprinkle with a little bit of parsley if you wish!
This looks so good, butter make everything better!!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Yum! This looks so delicious!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
Yum!! I love that I have all the ingredients on hand too! This is definitely something that is going on our menu!
I didn’t know there was such a thing as quinoa pasta – I need to try this!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Mmm, this looks so good 🙂
RedLip&Love
Onion soup mix on chicken? Genius! This looks and sounds so yummy!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
Yum, this looks incredible!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Another quick, easy and delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
This sounds amazing!! I love anything with garlic, onion, and pasta 🙂
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
This looks so good and healthy! I’m craving pasta now!! AHH SO YUMMY
-Tati
http://www.weshopinheels.com
Yummy! That looks delish! Seems pretty easy to make, too. Thanks for always sharing the best recipes!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
This looks absolutely delicious. I love quinoa!
– Liz
http://www.LizLizo.com
What a good idea to bread the chicken with the soup mix! This looks delicious! I will definitely try this week!
Jill
Doused In Pink
This looks great!! Can’t wait to make it!
Yum. Definitely trying this soon.
oOoO I was looking for some new recipes with chicken breasts so the timing of this post couldn’t be better!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Traci
waltzmetoheaven.com
WOWZERS!! This looks amazing!! I will have to try it!! I think even my super picky hubby will like this!! Thanks for posting this one!!
Danielle
http://www.blushblossom.com
Hello, YUM. I know what I’m making for dinner! 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Seriously those onion soup makes everything taste great! Love your improv and I’ve gotta give it a try.
~ xo Sheree
http://poshclassymom.com
IG: @poshclassymom
Mmmmm! This sounds so delicious and healthy!
be the plebeian
What the what. I need this in my life! I’m off of whole wheat right now so I’m glad to be reminded of quinoa pasta. I’l have to modify to make it work for my diet but I see this in my future. 🙂
Diane
http://www.mychaneltaste.com