Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom and creamed spinach sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes until they are soft and browned. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. If desired, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a low-fat cream alternative.
- Add some sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture in the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg