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Marry Me Chicken

(one of many versions out there.....)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts thin sliced, or halved horizontally and pounded thin
  • 2 Tbsp clarified butter or olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 C low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 C fresh spinach leaves
  • 6 chopped basil leaves
  • 1/2 C heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 C Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large fry pan heat the clarified butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Saute chicken until golden brown on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan add butter, then sun-dried tomatoes, stirring for a minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for a minute to caramelize the paste slightly. Add the garlic, oregano, chili flakes and lemon zest, stirring , until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan. Add the chopped basil and spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt in the sauce.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens. Add dijon mustard, stirring to combine.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the pieces. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve over pasta, rice or potatoes.
  • Enjoy!