Description
A warm, creamy bake that combines chicken, fresh spinach, and mushrooms for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (about 225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, to thicken)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half the thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until light brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter if using, then sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release liquid and turn golden, 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. If you want a thicker sauce, sprinkle flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a light simmer. Add the remaining thyme, half the Parmesan, and taste for salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the baking dish. Spoon the mushroom and spinach cream over the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad. Optionally add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken bake, creamy mushroom, spinach recipe, one dish meal, easy dinner