Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms—a creamy, comforting dish perfect for satisfying your hunger any night of the week. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich sauce brimming with fresh spinach and savory mushrooms, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave everyone wanting more. This recipe is quick, taking only about 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation method, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken until golden brown (5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy (if using), then sauté mushrooms and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese; simmer until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and seasonings; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet; spoon sauce over it and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg