Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 1/2 cups spinach
- 1 1/2 # chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup heavy cream* (optional)
- 4 oz sun dried tomatoes in oil*
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo (optional)
- 2 tsp dijon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup orzo (optional) according to package directions.
- Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- Chop 1 shallot.
- Cut 1½# chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides w/ salt.
- Heat 2T olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Brown chicken for 6-7 mins on each side and remove from pan.
- Add 1 chopped shallot and 4 minced garlic cloves to pan and cook, stirring, ~2 mins.
- Add 4oz drained sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tsp Dijon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Stir in ~1½ cups spinach. Top mixture w/ chicken breasts, cover and simmer for ~3-5 mins until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken and sauce over top of orzo, if using.
Notes
*Read ingredient list to avoid added gluten, sugars & msg.