Chicken and Bacon Spinach in Tomato Mozzarella Cream Sauce #ChickenRecipes

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CHICKEN IN MOZZARELLA CREAM SAUCE

• 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 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 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

DIRECTIONS

1. Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side, set aside in a plate.

3. Melt the remaining tablespoon butter in the same pan. Add garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato and chicken broth and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

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