Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Chicken

by Glyn Dexter-19 April 2026Medium

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Servings2

2,019 likes, 29 comments - _anti.inflammatory.diet on April 5, 2026: “Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Chicken Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 tsp paprika 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 cups fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs 1/4 cup chicken broth Optional: red chili flakes for a slight kick Instructions Season & Cook Chicken Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms and cook until soft and slightly browned. Add Spinach Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Make the Creamy Sauce Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for a minute. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Combine Everything Return the chicken to the pan and coat it with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend. Serve Serve hot with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Tips Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal #antiinflammatorydiet #usafoodie #mediterraneanrecipes #spinachmushroombake”.

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Method

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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms and cook until soft and slightly browned.
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Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
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Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for a minute. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
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Return the chicken to the pan and coat it with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend.
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Serve hot with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.