Treat your family to this savory Smothered Chicken dish, bursting with flavors from creamy spinach, crispy bacon, and sautéed mushrooms! This hearty recipe is an instant favorite and perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 6 slices of bacon, chopped
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. **Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. **Sauté the Chicken: In the same skillet, add olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. **Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. **Prepare the Creamed Spinach Sauce: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Season with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly.
6. **Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet, spooning the creamed spinach and mushroom sauce over the chicken. Let it cook together for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat through.
7. **Serve Hot: Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving
Servings: 4