1Mix the flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper on a plate and dredge the chicken breasts to coat.
2Heat a large pan over medium with olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter, cook the chicken until golden but not cooked through, then remove and set aside.
3Melt the remaining butter in the pan, add the shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook until softened.
4Deglaze with white wine and chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits, and let reduce by half with the basil and oregano.
5Stir in the cream and cream cheese until thickened.
6Fold in the spinach until just wilted.
7Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through before serving with freshly grated Parmesan.
Ingredients
0.25 cup flour
0.25 cup grated Parmesan
Salt
pepper
1 lb thin-cut chicken breasts
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp butter
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
0.5 cup white wine
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
0.5 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
2 cups baby spinach
Equipment
large pan
Tips
The sauce works because of cream cheese, which has emulsifiers that hold the sauce together.
Fresh herbs like basil and oregano make a difference, but use what you have.