Description
Indulge in this succulent Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms in a luscious Creamy Parmesan Sauce. A delectable dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic. Add spinach, then pour in cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
