Description
Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet delivers a comforting one-pan dinner that brings together tender meat, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Weeknight dinners never tasted so good with this simple, satisfying meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat (375°F) for smooth sautéing.
- Toss 1 lb diced chicken breast into the hot pan, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Sear each piece until golden brown, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced mushrooms into the skillet. Stir consistently until mushrooms soften and turn slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Allow the liquid to bubble gently and reduce slightly, creating a rich base for your sauce.
- Stream 1 cup heavy cream into the pan, stirring continuously to blend with the broth and create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Tumble 2 cups fresh spinach leaves on top of the mixture. Let them wilt naturally, gently folding them into the creamy sauce until they turn deep emerald green, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld together perfectly before serving hot.
Notes
- Check chicken temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking.
- Choose fresh baby spinach for best texture and bright green color.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the richest, most luxurious sauce consistency.
- Swap chicken for tofu or white beans to make this dish vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg