Creamy Garlic Mushroom & Spinach Chicken
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy garlic sauce with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded for even cooking.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can use avocado oil if preferred.
- to taste dash salt and freshly ground black pepper For seasoning.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced The dish leans on garlic for flavor.
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Cremini, white button, or shiitake mushrooms.
- 2 cups fresh spinach Baby spinach works best.
- 1 cup heavy cream The backbone of the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- as needed serving Pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and tent with foil to rest.
Cooking the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until soft and browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up browned bits, and stir until combined.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Combining
- Return chicken to the pan, coating it fully with the sauce. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken, and let it rest after cooking to retain juices. Use room-temperature cream to avoid clumping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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