Chicken in Creamy Spinach Mushroom Sauce
Chicken in creamy spinach and mushroom sauce is the perfect one-pan comfort food for a busy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 6 if thighs are small)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned all over, about 6-7 minutes each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add mushrooms. Sauté until golden brown and tender.
- Add chopped spinach and garlic. Cook until spinach wilts
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Allow mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet with the spinach mushroom sauce.
- Spoon sauce over chicken to coat evenly.
- Continue to simmer an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chicken thighs with a generous ladle of spinach mushroom sauce on top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for an added pop of color!
Notes
*Calories are approximate
Variations:
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt in place of the heavy cream for a tangier sauce!
- Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Serve this dish over pasta or rice for a hearty meal.
- Add a side of roasted vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
