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Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet

This Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet is a rich, comforting one-pan dinner made with golden chicken, savory mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a silky cream sauce. Easy, cozy, and perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4Course: DinnerCuisine: American / European-InspiredDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Creamy Mushroom Spinach Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced (button or cremini)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Italian seasoning or fresh thyme

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture has evaporated.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and cream, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
  8. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
  9. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.