Description
A lighter version of the trending “Marry Me Chicken” recipe. The same delicious creamy chicken with sun dried tomatoes made healthier!
Equipment
large deep skillet
Ingredients
1/4cupsundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
28-ounceboneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lenghtwise, 1 lb total
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1/4cupall purpose flour, or gluten-free flour mix
1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil, divided (I used oil from the sundried tomatoes)
1small shallot, minced
2clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoontomato paste
4cupsbaby spinach, packed
1 1/2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, (3 tablespoons)
3/4cupchicken broth
3tablespoonshalf-and-half
1/4teaspoondried oregano
pinchred pepper flakes, adjust to your taste
2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Begin by pounding the halved chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2-inch thick). Season them with salt and black pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or use from the sun dried tomatoes) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and baby spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Reduce the heat to low, and then add the cream cheese, chicken broth, half-and-half, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
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