Chicken Spinach Mushroom Recipe
Make dinner simple with this Chicken Spinach Mushroom Recipe featuring juicy chicken, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and a flavorful garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups mushrooms sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. This simple seasoning lets the sauce shine later.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Don’t rush this step—this is where flavor builds.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful bits. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Add Spinach and Chicken
- Add fresh spinach to the pan. It will look like a lot, but it wilts quickly. Once the spinach softens, return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer together for another 3–5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.