Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

from skinnytaste.com
35 min

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a delicious creamy chicken breast recipe with sundried tomatoes and spinach in a light cream sauce. Your guests will definitely want to say “Marry me” after trying this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)
  • 2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lenghtwise (1 lb total)
  • 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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and baby spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.