Description
A comforting and easy to prepare creamy chicken dish with mushrooms, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme (divided)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (plus more or less to taste)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half)
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Combine the flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a low bowl.
- Season the chicken with the remaining salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes.
- Dredge the chicken pieces through the flour mixture, coating them completely.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the floured chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on both sides until seared.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet along with the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms.
- Toast the ingredients for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and another pinch of salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce until it begins to thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce on top.
- Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Serve the dish warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg