Description
How to make tender chicken with creamy mushroom spinach sauce that creates the perfect comfort dinner your family will request every week.
Ingredients
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Chicken Base
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Mushroom Mixture
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Creamed Spinach Sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes to absorb flavors while you prep other ingredients.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add butter to same pan. Sauté sliced mushrooms 5-6 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates. Add garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute more.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in wine or broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Let simmer 2 minutes until liquid reduces by half for concentrated flavor.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan and nutmeg.
- Add Spinach: Fold in fresh spinach and let wilt completely into the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste for perfect flavor balance.
- Smother Chicken: Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over top. Simmer 3-4 minutes to reheat chicken and let flavors meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken or it will become dry and tough.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Frozen spinach can substitute for fresh – just squeeze out excess water first.
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for best experience.
- Double the sauce recipe if you want extra for dipping bread.
- Let cream cheese come to room temperature for smoother sauce mixing.
Allergy Information: Dairy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 48g