Description
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Experience comfort food at its best with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté for around 4 minutes until mushrooms are golden.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with dried Italian herbs; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 140mg