Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet
A cozy one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a luscious creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by chopping your chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing your mushrooms. Mince the garlic and wash the spinach.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken in a single layer and cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms: Push the chicken to one side and add garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Incorporate the spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and stir everything together for a minute.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the dish and garnish with extra Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, mushroom, spinach, creamy, skillet recipe, comfort food