Description
A creamy and delicious chicken dish featuring garlic, mushrooms, and spinach, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz sautéed mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Mince the garlic, chop the mushrooms, and wash the spinach.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter, season chicken, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side); remove and set aside.
- Cook the Garlic and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and mushrooms; sauté until golden and fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, and add grated Parmesan until melted.
- Finish Up with Spinach: Fold in spinach until wilted, return chicken to skillet, and simmer together for a few minutes.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
Serve directly from the skillet for a cozy, family-style meal. Pair with crusty bread and a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Italian Dinner, Comfort Food