Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken breasts in a luscious, creamy sauce with garlic, mushrooms, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Heat up the skillet by pouring olive oil into a large skillet and placing it over medium heat.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Sauté the aromatics by adding minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring until it melds with the mushrooms and garlic.
- Add the fresh spinach, continuing to cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Bring it all together by returning the cooked chicken to the skillet and allowing everything to simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve the dish over your choice of pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Can be made ahead by preparing the sauce in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy garlic, mushrooms, spinach, comfort food, dinner recipe