Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet
This Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spinach Skillet is a rich, comforting dish packed with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a silky, garlicky cream sauce. Each bite is hearty yet balanced, with earthy flavors and a velvety texture that feels both cozy and satisfying. Made in one skillet, it’s an easy, weeknight-friendly meal that tastes like pure comfort.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skillet
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Thighs stay extra juicy while breasts are leaner and lighter.
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for color and warmth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- Cremini or baby bella mushrooms work best.
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Low-sodium preferred.
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Half-and-half can be used for a lighter sauce.
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Baby spinach wilts quickly and evenly.
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional but recommended
Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear Until Golden
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
4. Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
5. Build the Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
6. Make It Creamy
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Add Spinach
- Stir in spinach, allowing it to wilt into the sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
8. Finish the Chicken
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is rich and creamy.
9. Optional Cheese Finish
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the skillet and stir gently until melted.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for quick cooking.
- Sauté mushrooms until golden to build deep, savory flavor.
- Add spinach at the end so it wilts without becoming watery.
- Heavy cream creates the richest sauce, but half-and-half works well.
- Garlic and onion enhance the overall depth of the skillet.
- Simmer gently to prevent the cream sauce from separating.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 410 kcal,Carbohydrates: 10 g,
Fiber: 2 g,
Sugars: 3 g,
Protein: 36 g,
Fat: 25 g,
Saturated Fat: 10 g,
Cholesterol: 120 mg,
Sodium: 620 mg,
Potassium: 690 mg,
Calcium: 90 mg,
Iron: 2.3 mg