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Chicken with Creamy Pecorino Sauce

Lori
What's for dinner? Since you're here, why not try this Chicken with Creamy Pecorino Sauce? This delicious recipe is incredibly easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 Large cloves garlic , smashed
  • 3/4 c. Half and half (or heavy cream, if preferred)
  • 1 c. Chicken broth preferably organic
  • 2 t. Dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese , freshly grated
  • 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
  • 1/2 c. Sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. Baby spinach
  • Sea salt (or kosher salt and black pepper, to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken breasts dry then place them between two layers of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to a uniform thickness. Discard the plastic and transfer chicken to a clean work surface. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and garlic in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for several minutes until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spatula and discard.
  • Add chicken to hot skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add half & half and chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Add the oregano and grated cheese to the skillet.  Whisk it until cheese is completely melted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to just below medium and add the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Simmer it for 3-4 minutes and stir occasionally. Do this until the tomatoes are softened and the spinach wilts.
  • Add chicken and its juices back to skillet. Simmer this for another 3-5 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Remove from heat and serve immediately with a side of Tuscan White Beans. Bon Appétit!
Keyword Dinner