Spinach Alfredo Chicken

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Chicken

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Onion
  • 1 Pinch Oregano
  • 2 cups Spinach, frozen

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Reserved chicken stock -or- equivalent amount

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp Flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated

• Other

  • 1 can (14.5 oz italian flavored diced tomatoes, undreained

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken parts (see NOTES)
• 2 tbs olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Italian flavored diced tomatoes, undreained
• 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (see NOTES)
• ½ tsp basil
• Pinch of oregano
• ½ cup grated Romano Cheese
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup reserved chicken stock -OR- equivalent amount of a good commercial stock (see NOTES)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 tbs flour

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Brown chicken well on both sides; drain any fat from the pan.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until juices run clear or internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
• Remove cooked chicken and cover to keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Drain accumulated stock and reserve ½ cup for the sauce. You may store the remainder in a covered container in the fridge for future use. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
• Heat the same skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Saute the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until it becomes fragrant.
• Add the undrained tomatoes, the ½ cup of stock and the drained spinach. Stir to combine.
• Mix the flour with the ¾ cups of milk, blending so there are no lumps.
• Add the milk/flour mixture to the pan, stirring until it becomes thick and begins to bubble.
• Add the cream, stirring to blend.
• Add the cheese and stir to combine. Add the chicken back to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes.
• Nice with pasta.