Marry Me Chicken
A rich and creamy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each sliced in half)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dairy & Oils
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 large shallot (minced)
- 3 large garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained well and chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in butter and olive oil; set aside.
- Cook shallot, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in the same skillet; add tomato paste, then deglaze with chicken stock.
- Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan; simmer to thicken.
- Stir in spinach, return chicken to sauce, cook until internal temp reaches 165°F, then top with basil and serve.
Notes
For best results, use fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes in oil.