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Creamy Smothered Chicken with Spinach, Potatoes, and Mushrooms

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Delicious creamy smothered chicken with spinach, potatoes, and mushrooms recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 4 (about 6oz each)
  • Baby spinach: 6 ounces
  • Yukon Gold potatoes: 1.5 pounds, peeled and cubed
  • Cremini mushrooms: 8 ounces, sliced
  • Heavy cream: 1 cup
  • Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices (like paprika or garlic powder). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and starting to brown. Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

Notes

  • For best flavor, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Gently reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve this creamy chicken over a bed of rice or egg noodles to soak up all that delicious sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning.
  • Author: Anna Raymond
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American