Description
Smothered Chicken with Spinach and Bacon is a rich and indulgent dish, combining tender chicken breasts with creamy spinach, savory mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melty cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe will be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 tablespoon butter
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1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 4 small or 2 large breasts, halved)
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Salt, to taste
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¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
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¼ teaspoon paprika
For the Creamed Spinach:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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10 ounces fresh spinach
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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⅔ cup half-and-half
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⅔ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Additional Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
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4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
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4 slices Pepper Jack cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos)
Instructions
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Cook Chicken: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and paprika. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare Creamed Spinach: In the same skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and spinach, and cook until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the half-and-half and mozzarella cheese, cooking until smooth and creamy. Set the creamed spinach aside.
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Cook Mushrooms and Bacon: In another skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add chopped bacon and stir to combine.
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Assemble the Dish: Place the chicken on plates, top with a generous portion of creamed spinach, followed by the mushroom-bacon mixture. Finish by topping each chicken breast with a slice of cheese. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.
Notes
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For a dairy-free version, substitute the half-and-half with a plant-based milk (like almond milk) and use dairy-free cheese options.
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To make it gluten-free, ensure that all ingredients, such as the seasoning and cheese, are certified gluten-free.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg