Description
Homemade French Onion Soup combines rich caramelized onions with savory beef broth, creating a comforting classic from French culinary traditions. Cheese-topped croutons and deep flavor make this soup an irresistible comfort you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken breast tenderloins
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Cooking Fats and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter (for chicken)
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter (for sauce)
Pasta:
- 10 1/2 ounces (298 grams) spaghetti
- Water for boiling
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Initiate water preparation by bringing a generously salted large pot to a rolling boil at high heat.
- Submerge spaghetti and cook precisely according to package timing until achieving al dente texture, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Craft a robust spice blend by whisking together garlic powder, salt, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and white pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Carefully extract and reserve 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture for subsequent sauce development.
- Meticulously massage the remaining spice combination across chicken tenderloins, ensuring comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Introduce first batch of seasoned chicken, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until exterior turns rich golden brown and interior reaches complete doneness.
- Replenish butter as necessary and repeat cooking process for remaining chicken portions.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a holding plate.
- Utilize identical skillet for sauce creation by combining heavy cream, reserved spice blend, and additional butter.
- Gently stimulate ingredients over medium heat, allowing mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Maintain consistent stirring while permitting sauce to thicken for 10-15 minutes until achieving creamy consistency.
- Artfully plate cooked spaghetti as foundation.
- Lavishly drape prepared sauce over pasta.
- Strategically position browned chicken atop sauce and serve immediately while temperatures remain optimal.
Notes
- Ensure water is well-salted for perfectly seasoned pasta base.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and create better browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding more cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: No category fits
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 1035 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 73 g
- Saturated Fat: 40 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 53 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg