Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms
Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for deglazing)
- Cream or plant-based alternative (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken until browned on both sides (about 5–7 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender (approximately 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and deglaze with broth. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in cream or plant-based alternative to create a creamy sauce.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted (about 2–3 minutes). Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg