Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach
Recipe Introduction
This Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with delicious ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with mushrooms in a rich garlic sauce, finished with a touch of cream and served over a bed of spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup light cream
- 2 cups spinach, fresh (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms and garlic: In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine with the mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly. Add the light cream and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the mushroom sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: In a separate pan, sauté the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Serve the chicken breasts on top of the spinach, topped with the garlic mushroom sauce.
- Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, savory goodness of this dish!
This meal is not only comforting but also balanced, with healthy protein from the chicken and greens from the spinach!