Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet, a comforting one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, ready in just 30 minutes. The combination of creamy Parmesan and fresh ingredients creates a delightful experience that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer while scraping the skillet. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg