Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Smothered Chicken with Spinach, Potatoes, and Mushrooms recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a luscious cream sauce with hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables:
- 2 cups baby potatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sear chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Melt butter in the skillet, add potatoes, cook until tender. Add mushrooms, garlic, sauté. Sprinkle flour, stir.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, add spinach. Cover and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Skin-on thighs can be used for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables and sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
