Chicken Spinach and Mushroom Recipe
A hearty and creamy Chicken Spinach and Mushroom dish that is perfect for a comforting family dinner. Tender seared chicken topped with a rich and flavorful spinach-mushroom mixture, all smothered in a creamy sauce and melted cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Veggies:
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, button, cremini, or shiitake, sliced
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned.
- Wilt the spinach: Stir spinach into the mushroom mixture and cook just until wilted.
- Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir to combine, and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add a handful of shredded cheese if you want it extra creamy.
- Assemble: Layer spinach-mushroom mixture in the baking dish. Place seared chicken on top. Pour sauce over the chicken evenly.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Spinach Mushroom Bake, Creamy Chicken Bake, Spinach Mushroom Chicken Casserole
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