Name: creamy mushroom chicken skillet with spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; salt and black pepper to taste

Description

This creamy mushroom chicken skillet combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a silky sauce for an easy, comforting weeknight meal. Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups fresh spinach

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side; remove and set aside.

3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook undisturbed until golden, then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits, then stir in cream and parmesan until sauce is silky.

5. Return chicken to skillet and nestle into sauce, then add spinach and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

6. Garnish with chives and serve directly from the skillet.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 550
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 14
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: creamy mushroom chicken, weeknight dinners, chicken skillet, mushrooms and spinach, easy family meals, healthy dinners, one pan meal