Description
A heartwarming and comforting dish made with tender chicken cooked in a luxurious creamy garlic sauce, enriched with earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs), boneless
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Mushrooms (cremini or button), chopped
- Fresh spinach
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh oregano, chopped
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the mushrooms and mincing the garlic.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, followed by the mushrooms for around 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour in the stock and reduce for a minute before whisking in the heavy cream. Season to taste and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the sauce, add the fresh spinach, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil just before serving. Optionally drizzle with fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or pasta. A simple green salad can enhance the meal’s nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, Tuscan chicken, skillet meals, Italian recipes, comfort food