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Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms: A Wholesome Delight for Every Family

Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms
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Tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. A restaurant-quality meal ready in 30 minutes!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Fusion

Ingredients

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  • Protein:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • Vegetables:
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, diced (or 1/4 cup onion)
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Garnish:
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Season chicken: Pat dry, then rub with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Sear chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook veggies: In same skillet, add remaining oil. Sauté mushrooms and shallot 4-5 mins until browned. Add garlic, cook 30 sec until fragrant.
  4. Make sauce: Pour in broth to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream, Parmesan, mustard, thyme, and pepper flakes. Simmer 3-4 mins until slightly thickened.
  5. Finish: Return chicken to skillet, nestling into sauce. Add spinach, cover, and cook 2-3 mins until spinach wilts and chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan. Great with:
    • Mashed potatoes
    • Pasta
    • Crusty bread

Notes

  • For thinner sauce: Add extra broth 1 tbsp at a time
  • Vegetarian option: Use chickpeas and vegetable broth
  • Gluten-free: Ensure all ingredients are GF-certified
  • Storage: Keeps refrigerated 3 days (sauce may thicken when cold)
  • Shortcut: Use pre-sliced mushrooms and bagged spinach

Nutrition

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