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Creamy mushroom chicken cooked in a skillet with garlic, spinach, and Parmesan sauce
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and spinach. This easy one-pan dinner comes together quickly and pairs well with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Coating
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme divided
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • ¼ –½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • For Cooking
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Sauce & Vegetables
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • cup sliced olives optional
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin:
  2. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and prepare all ingredients. Cooking times and results may vary depending on chicken thickness and stove heat. Check for doneness and adjust as needed.
  3. Pat chicken dry. Slice thicker breasts horizontally for even cooking.
  4. Mix flour, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge chicken and shake off excess.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  6. Add remaining oil, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
  7. Pour in chicken stock, scraping browned bits. Reduce heat.
  8. Slowly add cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Keep heat low to avoid curdling.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet. simmer gently for about 4–6 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  10. Stir in spinach just until wilted. Rest briefly before serving.
  11. Cooking Notes
  12. Chicken must be white and opaque in the center.
  13. Sauce should remain smooth—avoid boiling after adding cream.
  14. Cooking times vary with pan type and chicken thickness.