Description
A low-effort yet impressive meal featuring golden seared chicken, juicy mushrooms, and silky cream, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts, fresh
- 8 oz Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 4 cups Spinach, fresh leaves
- 1 cup Heavy cream, full fat
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet, cooking until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms to the same skillet, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then add spinach and let it wilt.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Notes
Ensure the pan is hot enough when cooking the chicken to avoid steaming. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, creamy, mushroom, spinach, quick meal, dinner