Description
Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with the earthy flavors of spinach and mushrooms, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal for special occasions, this recipe is versatile and sure to please everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, you can serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Chicken broth or cream alternative
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Return chicken to skillet and pour in broth or cream alternative.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes into the dish. Substitute turkey or beef if you prefer a different protein.