Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet
A rich and creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced chicken to the skillet, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens, around 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the thickness of the sauce with cream or broth as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg