Description
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan dish is quick to prepare and absolutely delightful. The harmonious blend of flavors will have everyone returning for seconds. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that feels gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear each side for about 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are golden.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet; cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg