Here’s a delicious recipe for Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms!
Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- For the Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon and Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the bacon drippings, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted (if using frozen spinach, make sure it’s well-drained).
- Make the Creamed Spinach Sauce:
- Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Cook on low heat, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the crispy bacon and Parmesan cheese, and let simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Combine:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamed spinach mixture over the top. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to heat everything through.
- Serve:
- Serve the smothered chicken hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!
This dish is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a comforting dinner!