🍗 Creamy Mushroom Spinach Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4