Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet
A delightful skillet dish merging tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a luxurious creamy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Toss in fresh spinach, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Serve warm, enjoying with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg