Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally (or 4 small chicken breasts)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Mushroom Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup (150g) mushrooms, sliced

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)

• ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish (Optional):

• Fresh parsley, chopped

• Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft.

• Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

• Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.

• Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Add the spinach, stirring until wilted.

• If desired, add red pepper flakes for extra heat.

Step 3: Combine and Serve

• Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over it.

• Let it simmer for 2 minutes to absorb flavors.

• Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.