Description
Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a luscious, comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Broth or cream alternative for the sauce
- Fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, then stir in your choice of broth or cream alternative to create a creamy sauce. Let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving. Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.