Recipe for Chicken with Pecorino Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-5 large cloves garlic, smashed
1½ cups baby spinach
1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup half and half
1 cup chicken broth, preferably organic
2 tsp. dried oregano
Sea salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Place chicken breasts between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound to a uniform thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Discard the plastic wrap and transfer the chicken to a clean work surface. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for several minutes until golden brown.
Remove garlic with a slotted spatula and discard.
3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add half & half and chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Add the oregano and grated cheese to the skillet and whisk until cheese is completely melted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to just below medium and add the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tomatoes are softened and the spinach wilts.
6. Add the chicken and its juices back into the skillet and simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
7. Remove from heat and serve immediately with a side of Tuscan risotto or a side of cooked cannellini beans.
Additional Info:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 6
Pecorino Romano is a well known and distinctive Tuscan cheese made from 100% sheep’s milk. The stronger flavor of Pecorino Romano is balanced with an equal amount of Parmesan creating a flavorful cream sauce that isn’t overwhelming.
Enjoy this Chicken with Pecorino Cheese Sauce!
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