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Caramalized Onion Tahini Chicken Pasta

Caramelized Onion Tahini Chicken Pasta

This caramelized onion tahini chicken pasta has all the good stuff—rich caramelized onions, juicy chicken, and a creamy, tangy sauce that comes together in minutes. It’s not your usual pasta dish, and that’s why I keep coming back to it. The onions add a sweet depth, the tahini makes it creamy without cream, and the lemon gives it a light kick. I like that it tastes complex but the process is simple. If you’re into bold, savory flavors and don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this one’s for you.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Chicken
Cuisine American, Fusion Food
Servings 2 peope

Equipment

  • 1 casserole

Ingredients
  

For the onions and chicken:

  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bulb of garlic whole
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast cubed

For the tahini sauce:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Other ingredients:

  • 1 cup pasta
  • A handful of spinach as much as you like

Instructions
 

Roast the onion and garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • In a casserole, toss sliced onion and garlic cloves with olive oil and half the mixture of oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cover with foil.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, then remove the foil. Mix the onions to prevent burning on the edges.
  • Roast uncovered for another 30 minutes until deep golden and soft.

Cook the pasta

  • Boil water with a bit of salt and olive oil.
  • Add your pasta and cook until just tender.
  • Drain and set aside. The oil keeps the pasta from sticking.

Cook the chicken

  • Heat a pan with a little oil.
  • Marinate the cubed chicken with the rest of the spices, oregano, paprika salt and black pepper.
  • Cook until golden and done. Set aside.

Make the tahini sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir well until smooth. Add a splash of warm water if it’s too thick.

Assemble everything

  • Remove the casserole from the oven.
  • Slightly mash the roasted garlic and onion into a paste.
  • Toss cooked pasta, spinach, chicken, and the tahini sauce into the casserole.
  • Mix until everything is evenly coated in sauce.

Serve

  • Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
  • Serve warm.
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