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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach

Indulge in a rich and comforting culinary delight with our Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach recipe. This sumptuous dish features succulent chicken breasts nestled in a velvety creamed spinach and mushroom sauce, beautifully accented with Parmesan cheese and a hint of nutmeg. Ideal for anyone seeking a delicious and satisfying meal, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Simple to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a must-try for those who appreciate the harmony of flavors in a creamy, spinach-enriched sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breastsSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoonsolive oil1 cupmushrooms, sliced2cloves garlic, minced2 cupsfresh spinach1 cupheavy cream1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil1 cupmushrooms, sliced2cloves garlic, minced2 cupsfresh spinach1 cupheavy cream1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 cupmushrooms, sliced2cloves garlic, minced2 cupsfresh spinach1 cupheavy cream1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cupsfresh spinach1 cupheavy cream1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 cupheavy cream1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoonnutmegAdditional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
  • Additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken until golden brown on each side; set aside.In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they begin to brown.Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken until golden brown on each side; set aside.In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they begin to brown.Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they begin to brown.Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  6. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, cooking until the sauce thickens.Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s covered with the sauce.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

Notes

Frozen spinach can be substituted for fresh; make sure to thaw and drain it well.If heavy cream is not available, a mixture of milk and butter can serve as a substitute.Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if necessary for dietary restrictions.For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with a plant-based alternative.
If heavy cream is not available, a mixture of milk and butter can serve as a substitute.
Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if necessary for dietary restrictions.For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with a plant-based alternative.
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with a plant-based alternative.

  • Author: Chef Stella