Ingredients

  • 14 cup butter
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 12 plain miniature bagels
  • 1 (5 1/4 ounce) packageboursin garlic & herb spreadable cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) jarprepared pesto sauce
  • grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion; cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove cover and increase heat to medium-high.
  • Stir onion frequently until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, salt and pepper; stir until vinegar evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 12 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 deg.
  • Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Slice each bagel in half horizontally.
  • Spread Boursin cheese on each bagel half.
  • Top each bagel half with pesto, chicken and caramelized onions.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place on prepared pan; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.