Description
This Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for any meal. Juicy chicken breasts are paired with sautéed mushrooms and spinach, all enveloped in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious, it’s a great choice for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Optional: Add turkey bacon for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- You can replace Parmesan with Pecorino or Asiago for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed, simmered
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg