Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach Bacon Mushrooms
Indulge in this luscious Smothered Chicken dish, combining tender chicken breasts with a creamy spinach and mushroom sauce, topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. Spoon the creamed spinach and mushroom sauce over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and combine flavors. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg