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Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms in Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Tender chicken breasts cooked with mushrooms and spinach in a rich, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Quick and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes, perfect over pasta or rice.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken 3-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (no longer pink in center). Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and sauté 3-5 minutes until browned and tender. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook until thickened. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return chicken and mushrooms to the skillet. Spoon sauce over top and simmer 2-3 minutes to heat through. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with vegetables.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, use heavy cream instead of half and half. Add red pepper flakes for a slight kick. Fresh parsley makes a great garnish. Pairs well with pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb option.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg