Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Chicken – One Pan
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 450 g baby bella mushrooms sliced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic head crushed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups spinach
Garnish
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Season the chicken with a little salt and pepper and set aside.4 chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Clean the mushrooms, slice them and set aside.450 g baby bella mushrooms
- Add half of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on each side and if you slice it the center it should be cooked. Using tongs, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate near by.4 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring all the time, until tender.4 tablespoons olive oil
- Using a slotted turner, remove the mushrooms from the skillet to a plate near by. Using the slotted turner helps removing the mushrooms, while all the liquid will remain in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until tender.1 garlic head
- Add the flour and whisk until it thickens, this will happen very quickly so make sure you have the wine and cream on hand.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup white wine, 2 cups heavy cream
- Stir in the white wine and heavy cream. Fold in the parmesan cheese and season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.2 cups parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Add the fresh spinach and let the sauce simmer until it starts to thicken and the spinach wilts. Stir a few times.3 cups spinach
- Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the skillet, cover in sauce and let it simmer on low heat for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with 1 cup of grated parmesan and serve with pasta, couscous or bulgur.1 cup parmesan cheese
- The dish can also be served on it's own, with warm, crusty bread for dipping!
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