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Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken

This Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken recipe transforms weeknight dinners with tender chicken in a yogurt-based sauce, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Veggies
  • 3 cups Spinach fresh, can replace with kale
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced, button or cremini
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the minced garlic into the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Gently place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes each side.
  4. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add the fresh spinach, cooking until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
  7. Sprinkle salt and black pepper into the mixture and stir well.
  8. Allow everything to simmer for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
  9. Plate the Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Chicken and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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