Welcome to the Chronicle’s first Cook dinner’s Nook entry. I do know it’s beef nation, and it’s what’s for dinner, however I’m right here to alter it up with a creamy, hearty hen dish impressed by the Tuscan area in Italy.
And don’t fear about choosy eaters (or cleanup)! With just one skillet, the flavors all unite to ship a wealthy, heat dish to any dinner desk — and is bound to fulfill even the strongest hater of mushrooms.
Give this recipe a try to don’t be scared so as to add or take away! In the event you like onions, add in a bit extra! Actually dislike spinach? Don’t add the total quantity! Make it ‘til you find it irresistible!
The under recipe makes wherever from two to 4 servings, relying on the eaters.
Worth per serving is about $6.42 per serving for 2 servings.
Value of all components with empty pantry, about $38.28.
Value of components with out staples (seasonings and butter), about $23.28.
Components
Child spinach (5 ounces)
Rooster thighs, boneless skinless (1pound)
Cremini mushrooms (0.5pound/8 ounces)
Garlic (1-2 cloves)
Grape tomatoes (1 cup/8 ounces)
Heavy whipping cream (0.5 cup/4 ounces)
Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Yellow onion (half onion)
Black pepper
Butter, unsalted (1 Tablespoon)
Crushed pink pepper
Italian seasoning
Salt
Cayenne (non-obligatory)
Oregano (non-obligatory)
Directions
Wash and dry contemporary produce (cremini mushrooms, grape tomatoes, child spinach)
Put together produce – Peel and small cube onion, peel and mince garlic, slice mushroom, halve grape tomatoes (non-obligatory).
Prep seasoning – Mix ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon crushed pink pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Non-obligatory, add to the above ¼ teaspoon cayenne and ¼ teaspoon oregano.
Preheat skillet over medium warmth.
Pat hen dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
As soon as pan is scorching, add hen to skillet, sear till golden brown each side, about 2-3 minutes either side.
As soon as golden, transfer to plate and loosely cowl with foil. (Rooster won’t be cooked by way of; that is OK)
As soon as pan is scorching once more, add butter and swirl.
Add onion and garlic. Cook dinner, stirring usually, till onion begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Add mushrooms. Cook dinner till mushrooms begin to tackle coloration, 2-3 minutes.
Add spinach in handfuls. As soon as spinach begins to wilt, add subsequent handful.
Add tomatoes and ready spices. Stir to mix, cook dinner till greens start to melt, 2-3 minutes.
Pour in cream and return hen to skillet. Pour in any juices from plate. Scrape brown
bits from backside of skillet. Cowl and simmer till hen is cooked by way of, 8-10 minutes.
Grate or shave parmesan.
Add cheese to skillet and stir to mix.
Divide hen and greens between plates. Spoon sauce on prime. Prime with cheese.