Description
A delicious and creamy smothered chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts, savory bacon, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked bacon and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Add some sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture in the creamed spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg