Absolutely — Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms is rich, flavorful, and comforting. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it took hours but comes together easily in one skillet.
🍗🥓 Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon & Mushrooms
🔥 One-pan, low-carb-friendly, and perfect for cozy dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika (optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Toppings:
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
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3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, squeezed dry)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère (optional for extra meltiness)
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Season & Cook Chicken
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Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon & Veggies
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In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
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Add mushrooms to the pan and sauté 4–5 minutes until browned.
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Add garlic and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted (2–3 minutes).
3. Make the Cream Sauce
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Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese.
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Let simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Bring It All Together
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Return chicken and bacon to the skillet.
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Spoon the creamy spinach-mushroom sauce over the chicken.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella or Gruyère (optional), cover, and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until everything is hot and melty.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta
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With roasted vegetables or cauliflower mash for a low-carb option
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With crusty bread to soak up that sauce!
🧊 Storage:
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Keeps in the fridge up to 3 days
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Reheat gently on the stove or in the oven