Ingredients
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3 chicken breasts
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³⁄₁₆ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cayenne
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1 tsp Montreal chicken
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1 tsp dried parsley
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Salt and pepper
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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2 tbsp butter
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1 small yellow onion
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2 cloves garlic
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1 sun dried tomatoes
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½ tsp oregano
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½ tsp cayenne
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Salt and pepper
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2 tsp flour
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1 ½ cup half and half
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1 box of spinach
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1 ladle pasta water
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3 tbsp pecorino cheese
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½ Juice lemon
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fresh basil
Tools
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rolling pin
Directions
Step 1
Flatten out chicken breast using a pan or rolling pin so thickness is consistent throughout.
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3 chicken breasts
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rolling pin
Step 2
Season with the spices listed and sear in a high heat pan on each side for 2-3 minutes.
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cayenne
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1 tsp Montreal chicken
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½ tsp dried parsley
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Salt and pepper
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1 tbsp avocado oil
Step 3
Remove from the pan once the outside has a golden brown colour (the chicken should not be fully cooked (around 120 degrees) as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
Step 4
In the same pan, add some butter and cook down onions, garlic and sun dried tomato for 2-3 mins.
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2 tbsp butter
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1 small yellow onion
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2 cloves garlic
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1 sun dried tomatoes
Step 5
Add spices and flour and cook down for 1-2 mins.
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp oregano
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½ tsp dried parsley
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½ tsp cayenne
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Salt and pepper
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2 tsp flour
Step 6
Add half n half cream, and spinach.
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1 ½ cup half and half
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1 box of spinach
Step 7
Bring to a boil and reduce to a medium simmer for 5-6 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Step 8
Add in pasta water, pecorino cheese and lemon juice to taste.
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1 ladle pasta water
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3 tbsp pecorino cheese
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½ Juice lemon
Step 9
Bring the sauce up to a boil, add the chicken back to the sauce, reduce to a simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes and serve over pasta.
Step 10
Garnish with basil or fresh parsley 🌿
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fresh basil