Description
Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach is a comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich and creamy spinach and mushroom sauce. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish combines savory flavors and a creamy texture for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamed Spinach:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Additional Parmesan and fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamed Spinach:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce:
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg to the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Combine and Finish:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy spinach sauce over the top.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred.
- Frozen spinach can be used, but make sure to drain it well before adding it to the sauce.
- For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half or a non-dairy cream substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg