Description
A comforting dish with tender chicken enveloped in a lush, velvety sauce filled with garlic, mushrooms, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms and garlic: Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Add spinach: Toss in fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating in sauce; simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
You can experiment with different vegetables, and ensure the cream is at room temperature for a smoother sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg