Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet
A comforting one-pan dish of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach or 1.5 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add spinach and toss until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan, letting it thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use organic chicken and fresh mushrooms. Substitute with light cream for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
