Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice
I’m always looking for ways to add more protein without sacrificing flavor so I used Banza chickpea rice instead of orzo. You would never know this isn’t “real” rice or orzo. Might as well swap out where you can. Something you can’t swap out is the heavy whipping cream — I know because I tried and the whole thing separated and had to be thrown out. This isn’t low calorie but it is high protein and DELICIOUS. It’s comforting like a casserole but creamier and more interesting.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat trimmed of excess fat
- Olive oil
- 2 packs Italian Dressing mix (I like good seasons) I like good seasons
Sauce
- 2 TB salted butter
- 2 shallots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 C dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 C chicken stock
- 2 C heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese (must be grated)
- 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 C packed sundried tomatoes in oil removed from oil and sliced if they’re bigger
- Big handful of spinach leaves
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 2 min. Add garlic and cook 2 min more. Add wine and allow to cook out for 2-3 min. Add the chicken stock and allow to thicken and reduce for 10-12 min. Pour in the heavy whipping cream, seasoning and whisk. Add the Parmesan and let thicken for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes, spinach, rice and chicken to the skillet. Stir and serve.
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