Who can turn down a nourishing dinner that pairs both chicken AND bacon? Chicken breasts seasoned with Italian spices get seared tender and drenched is a cheesy tomato spinach sauce with a savory note of crisp bacon bits on top! Quick and easy weeknight delight!
Chicken in Mozzarella Cream Sauce Recipe
Yield 3 servings:Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil – combined)
- 4 strips of bacon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (240ml) half and half (half cream mixed with half milk, for a lighter cream)
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- Salt and pepper
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