Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 cup) chicken broth
- (2 cups) fresh spinach
- (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1 tablespoon) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are browned.
- 5
Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- 7
Add 2 cups of fresh spinach and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 9
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 10
Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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