Description
Sink your teeth into this irresistible Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach – a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden-brown perfection, then smothered in a luxurious creamy sauce loaded with fresh spinach, savory mushrooms, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts, skinless
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅔ cup half and half
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. First, season the chicken breasts on both sides with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. This will give the chicken a flavorful crust as it sears in the pan.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Be sure to reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet – this will add an extra layer of savory flavor to the dish.
3. Add the butter and vegetable oil to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened.
5. Toss the fresh spinach into the skillet and cook it until it’s wilted down.
6. Pour in the half and half and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
7. Return the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce, mushrooms, and spinach over the chicken, and let it all simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
8. Serve this Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach hot, with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. Get ready for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that’s sure to satisfy!
Notes
To ensure your Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach turns out absolutely delicious, keep these tips in mind:
– Generously seasoning the chicken with spices like lemon pepper and paprika will create a flavorful crust as it sears in the pan.
– Sear the chicken in batches if needed to prevent steaming, which can prevent that golden-brown crust from forming.
– Half and half creates a rich, velvety texture in the sauce, but you can substitute with heavy cream or milk if needed.
– Feel free to add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings to the sauce to suit your personal preferences.
– For a lighter version, use low-fat or non-fat half and half, and pair the dish with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 49
- Cholesterol: 120