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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and creamy smothered chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts, savory bacon, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. 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).
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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