Description

This creamy one-pan chicken and mushrooms recipe combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, spinach, and chives in a rich sauce. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy Sunday meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups fresh baby spinach

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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

2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until browned.

5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.

7. Add heavy cream and stir to combine into a sauce.

8. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.

9. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted.

10. Sprinkle chives and Parmesan over the top, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: one-pan meals, creamy chicken, mushroom skillet, spinach chives, weeknight dinner, easy dinners, family favorite