Description
This Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms in Creamy Parmesan Sauce recipe offers a deliciously rich and comforting Italian-inspired meal. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, garlic, fresh spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Easily prepared in one skillet, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner while delivering a satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinning sauce)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until they are browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook Spinach and Prepare Sauce: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in red pepper flakes if using. If the sauce becomes too thick, add chicken broth a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and serve warm over your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice for different meals.
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a juicier meat option.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or peas for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure chicken broth and Parmesan cheese are gluten-free if following a strict gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
