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One-Pan Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Chicken Skillet

Close-up of seared chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and spinach: Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Chicken Skillet.
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Cook tender chicken breasts with mushrooms and spinach in a rich, creamy sauce, all in one skillet for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely into the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer the broth slightly longer before adding the cream.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it may not thicken as much.
  • Use fresh thyme instead of Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.

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