Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms
This creamy chicken with spinach and mushrooms is an easy one pan dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, baby bella mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and a rich cream sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, this comforting skillet chicken recipe is family friendly, naturally low carb, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 411
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets
- 8 Ounces Sliced Baby Bella mushrooms
- ½ Onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 Ounces frozen chopped spinach, or fresh baby spinach
- ½ Cup chicken Broth
- 1 Cup heavy whipping cream
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Coat the hot pan with the avocado oil. Add in your chicken cutlets and brown for a few minutes on both sides. Remove from skillet to a plate and set aside.
- Add in your diced onions and mushrooms, cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spinach and cook for 5 minutes more. Then add in your chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add the chicken cutlets back to the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Thin chicken cutlets cook the most evenly and stay juicy in the creamy sauce. If using large chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise before cooking.
- Fresh spinach or frozen spinach both work in this recipe. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before adding to the skillet.
- Baby bella mushrooms give the sauce the best flavor, but white button mushrooms also work well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat so the cream sauce stays smooth.
- This recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly. Serve with mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice for a lower carb meal, or pair with pasta or rice for a family-friendly option.
Nutrition
Calories: 411 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 2g