Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken transforms your weeknight dinners with tender chicken in a creamy yogurt-based sauce, enhanced by mushrooms and spinach.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Plates

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1 tsp Salt adjust based on preference
1 tsp Black pepper freshly ground is best

For the Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream
1 cup Chicken broth vegetable broth can be used
2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed is ideal

For the Veggies

4 cups Spinach fresh, can be replaced with kale
8 oz Mushrooms sliced, button or cremini
2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

Skillet
measuring cups
knife
cutting board

Method

Cooking Steps

In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until it shimmers.
Add the minced garlic into the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
Gently place the chicken breasts in the skillet, cooking until browned on both sides.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms, cooking until softened and begin to release their juices.
Toss in the fresh spinach, cooking until it wilts down.
Reduce the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper into the mixture, stirring well.
Allow everything to simmer together for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
Carefully plate your Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.

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