Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms
This Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a flavorful, healthy one-pan meal made with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich, savory sauce. It’s quick to make, packed with nutrients, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 600–700g)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce & Vegetables
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced (about 100g)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach about 60g
- ½ cup heavy cream or cooking cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
Instructions
- Season the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic
- In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Spinach & Make Sauce
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine & Finish
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add lemon juice if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.