Description
A delicious and creamy dish of smothered chicken topped with sautéed spinach, bacon, and mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until soft and browned.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy spinach, bacon, and mushroom mixture over the top. Cook for 2 more minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg