Description
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken is a quick and delicious skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with savory mushrooms and a rich, creamy parmesan garlic sauce. Finished with fresh spinach, this recipe is perfect for a comforting family meal served over pasta or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Mushrooms and Sauce
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through, with no pink remaining in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook for a few minutes until they become tender. Remove the mushrooms and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Liquids and Cheese: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Continue to stir and simmer the sauce until it thickens.
- Add Spinach and Finish Sauce: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet, coating them evenly with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately, optionally over pasta or your choice of side.
Notes
- This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- The creamy parmesan garlic sauce adds rich flavor that is sure to impress your family.
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 494 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
