Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 4
This Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon and Mushrooms is restaurant-quality comfort food you can make at home. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are topped with a luxurious creamy sauce loaded with savory bacon, earthy mushrooms, and tender spinach. It’s an elegant yet easy one-pan dinner that looks impressive enough for company but simple enough for a weeknight meal. The combination of crispy bacon, garlic-infused mushrooms, and velvety cream sauce creates layers of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Topping:
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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