🍗 Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Medley
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🔥 Cook Time: 20–25 min
🍽️ Serves: 4
✅ Ingredients:
-
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
-
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
-
8 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or baby bella), sliced
-
3–4 cups fresh spinach
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
-
1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine (for deglazing)
-
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional but delicious)
-
1 tsp Italian seasoning or thyme
-
Salt and pepper to taste
-
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
👩🍳 Instructions:
-
Cook the chicken:
-
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
-
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
-
Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
-
-
Sauté the veggies:
-
In the same skillet, add another tbsp oil or butter.
-
Sauté onions (if using) for 2 minutes, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned and tender (5–6 minutes).
-
Deglaze the pan with broth or wine, scraping up the browned bits for flavor.
-
-
Add spinach:
-
Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt, about 2 minutes.
-
-
Combine:
-
Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together.
-
Add remaining seasoning and adjust salt/pepper to taste.
-
Optional: sprinkle Parmesan on top and let it melt slightly.
-
-
Serve hot:
-
Garnish with more cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
-
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
-
Over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta
-
In a low-carb wrap or lettuce cups
-
Topped with a poached egg for brunch
-
With a side of roasted veggies or salad
Would you like a creamy version with a light sauce? Or one made in the oven or slow cooker for hands-off cooking?