Creamy Miso Tuscan Chicken

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   Pat the chicken tenderloins dry and season with black pepper and salt. Heat olive oil other oil of your choice in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden, then remove from the pan. It will finish cooking in the sauce.

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   In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Then add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

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   Add the cherry tomatoes, halved or whole, and cook for about 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften and burst. Gently press a few with your spoon to release their juices into the pan.

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   Mix the Better Than Bouillon with a little warm water. In a separate small bowl, loosen the miso paste with a few spoonfuls of the warm broth until smooth. Pour both mixtures into the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

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   Turn the heat down to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir until everything is combined into a creamy, slightly orange sauce. Let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes to bring the flavors together.

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   Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the pieces and let everything gently simmer for about 5–8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F internally.

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   Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt into the sauce for about 1–2 minutes. The spinach should be soft but still have a little green color.

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   Turn the heat to low and gradually stir in the freshly grated cheese until melted into the sauce. Add more black pepper if desired and taste before adding any additional salt, since the miso, bouillon, and cheese are already salty.

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   Serve with rice/garlic bread or mashed potatoes!

Wine Pairing

Try with: Vouvray Sec

Vouvray Sec’s bright acidity cuts through the creamy sauce and its fresh fruit and honey notes balance the savory umami from the shiitake mushrooms and miso.