Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach

Description

Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach is a rich, creamy, and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a garlic mushroom sauce with fresh spinach. It’s comforting yet healthy, packed with protein and vegetables, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
½ teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Return chicken to the pan and coat in sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
Fresh spinach wilts quickly, so add at the end.
Sauce thickens as it simmers.

Tips

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Use baby spinach for quicker cooking.

Servings

4 servings

Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Serving)

Calories: 380
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 2g

Benefits

High in protein
Rich in iron and vitamins from spinach
Low-carb friendly option
One-pan easy cleanup
Great for meal prep and leftovers

Q&A

Can I use frozen spinach?

Yes, thaw and squeeze out excess water before using.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes, replace cream with coconut milk.

What mushrooms work best?

Button, cremini, or baby bella mushrooms all work well.

Can I freeze this dish?

Yes, but sauce texture may slightly change after thawing.

What sides go well with it?

Rice, pasta, cauliflower mash, or roasted vegetables.