Recipe Of The Week 9/16: Marry Me Chicken

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lenghtwise
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour, or gluten-free flour mix
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (I used oil from the sundried tomatoes)
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 4 cups baby spinach, packed
• 1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (3 tablespoons)
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• pinch of red pepper flakes, adjust to your taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• 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.

Meal Plan Check Boxes:
4 Proteins
2 Fats

Nutritional Facts: 1 piece chicken with sauce, Calories: 286 kcal, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 13 g,

Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/marry-me-chicken/#recipe