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Creamy Italian Chicken

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Main Course
chicken
,
creamy chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Calories
🍞
Carbs
💪
Protein
🥑
Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 100 g chorizo sliced
  • 200 ml cream
  • 3 tablespoons red pesto
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 150 g spinach
  • 125 g fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

Method:

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the sliced chorizo and cook until slightly crispy, allowing the oils to release.
  • Lower the heat and pour in the cream, stirring in the red pesto. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach to the pan, stirring until it wilts.
  • Return the chicken fillets to the pan, making sure they’re coated with the sauce. Add the fresh basil.
  • Lay the sliced mozzarella over the chicken.
  • Transfer the pan to the grill and cook until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly with a golden finish. 8. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of pasta. Enjoy!
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