🍗 Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Tender, golden chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce—all made in one skillet.
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
For the creamy sauce:
2 tbsp butter
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the chicken:
If the chicken breasts are thick, gently pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Sauté the mushrooms:
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
Add the garlic:
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
Make the sauce:
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Add Parmesan:
Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Keep the heat low to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy.
Add spinach:
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
Return the chicken:
Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom-Parmesan sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.
Garnish and serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve over:
Pasta or spaghetti
Rice
Mashed potatoes
Cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
Zucchini noodles
Crusty garlic bread
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
