Description
A rich and indulgent chicken dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts in a creamy Parmesan sauce with mushrooms and spinach. This restaurant-quality meal combines savory garlic, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a velvety cream sauce that’s perfect for a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather and chop all ingredients. Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms until mushrooms release moisture and become tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Create Base Sauce: Add chicken broth and heavy cream to skillet. Bring to gentle simmer, stirring to combine. Let simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in fresh spinach until completely wilted. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Finish Dish: Return seared chicken to skillet. Simmer additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to heat through completely.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ¾ inch) for uniform cooking and prevent dry, overcooked edges while centers remain undercooked
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken; cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper temperature and achieve golden browning
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually while stirring constantly to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, lump-free sauce consistency
- Let the dish rest 2-3 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to settle perfectly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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