Indulge in the culinary delight of smothered chicken breasts, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are enveloped in a velvety, savory sauce, creating a delectable dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Accompanied by a vibrant medley of sautéed spinach and succulent mushrooms, this main course is a feast for the senses. The spinach adds a pop of color and a healthy dose of nutrients, while the mushrooms contribute an earthy, umami richness. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or simply seeking a satisfying meal, smothered chicken breasts with spinach and mushrooms is a surefire hit. This versatile dish can be paired with a variety of side dishes, from mashed potatoes to roasted vegetables, making it a customizable culinary experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this flavorful and visually stunning dish.
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SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH, POTATOES, AND MUSHROOMS
If you are looking for a creamy, cheesy, flavorful recipe - this is it! Comfort food is always welcomed in every home. I think most of you will love this dish!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking dish.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and toss to coat well. Shake off excess breading.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cook and stir potatoes in the same skillet until almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Add butter to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic and saute until garlic is browned, about 3 minutes. Add soup, broth, and sherry. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and potatoes in the baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS & CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-26577
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper on both sides of the chicken. Bake for 16 minutes. Meanwhile, make the creamed spinach. Over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add in the onions and saute 2-3 minutes. Add in the spinach and garlic. It will shrink ridiculously. When it's cooked through, stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat. For the mushrooms, melt butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Put the mushrooms in and cook until browned all over. Don't season with salt until they are browned or they will never brown. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Add in the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the wine is cooked out. Flip the chicken pieces over. Divide the spinach and mushrooms over the top of each breast. Lay two slices of cheese over each piece of chicken. Cook another 12-14 minutes or until cheese is browned and chicken is done.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Smothered Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrBuzzetta
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and coat a 9 x 13" pan with olive oil.
- Saute onion until it starts to caramelize then add mushrooms and saute until they start to brown.
- In a small bowl, mix the neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese) and packet of Zesty Italian Dressing mix together until it is well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in bottom of 9 x 13" pan.
- Divide cream cheese mixture into four even portions and spread on top of each chicken breast.
- Cover contents of the pan with the entire 8 oz bag of fresh spinach (uncooked).
- Evenly distribute the onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the spinach.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover with the shredded mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan blend cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes and check that internal temperature of largest breast is 170ºF.
- Serve with a nice risotto or rice pilaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 144.7, Sodium 1371.3, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 42.7
SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It's extra special to serve but is not tricky to make. -Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill or broiler. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onions until tender. Stir in spinach and pecans until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; keep warm., Sprinkle chicken with seasoning. Grill, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on a greased broiler pan until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Top with cheese; grill or broil until cheese is melted. To serve, top with mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPINACH
This is the best recipe for those nights when you just don't feel like cooking, but you also don't want take out. You can use a store bought curry simmering sauce if you want to make an Indian version instead of Italian. For the Italian version serve with pasta or garlic bread for the Indian version serve with coconut rice.
Provided by Chef Emstar
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13 pyrex dish with olive oil.
- Fill the pan with spinach.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the spinach and cover with sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30mins.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN
You can't go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that's sure to become a family favorite. -Penny Walton, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, cook chicken in remaining oil until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; top with mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken breasts or thighs.
- If you don't have heavy cream, use milk or half and half.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
Smothered chicken breasts with spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the spinach is wilted and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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