Recipe

Chicken, Bacon & Spinach in Mozzarella Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken, Bacon & Spinach in Mozzarella Cream Sauce
Ingredients: 4 x chicken breasts; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tsp Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano & basil combined); 4 rashers of rindless bacon; 1 small onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional); 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup cream; 1 cup mozzarella, shredded; Salt and pepper

Here's a hearty meal to warm you up on a cold winter's night. This chicken recipe is an easy, one-pan meal that is absolutely packed with flavour.

Family DinnerQuick and Easy

Method

Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan or pot over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add onion and bacon, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and further sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato and chicken stock and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in milk and cream, mozzarella, spinach and crushed chili pepper flakes. Reduce heat to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Add chicken back to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve with rice, pasta, spiralised vegetables or a green salad.

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