Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken breasts approximately 500g/1lb
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3 Fresh garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 lb Mushrooms
  • 7 oz Baby spinach
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 1-2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board in front of you. With a sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create two thin cutlets.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and allow to sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter then cook the garlic and oregano for 30 seconds.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add the spinach and allow to cook for a few minutes until wilted.
  • Pour in the cream then bring to a simmer. Allow to gently cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Approximate per serving:
Calories: 293
Protein: 36g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Keyword chicken, mushroom, one dish meal
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