Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken is a quick and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. In just 30 minutes, tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, enhanced with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. This one-pan meal not only delights the palate with its savory flavors but also offers essential nutrients, making it a satisfying option for everyone at the table. It pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, allowing you to soak up every last drop of that luscious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove from heat.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in flour until thickened, then gradually add chicken broth followed by heavy cream. Stir in grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chopped spinach and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and mushrooms to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce. Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (200g)
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg