Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach. Elegant yet easy, this one-pan dish is full of flavor and ready in under 40 minutes.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 25 minutes
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Total: ~35 minutes
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt & black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups fresh spinach
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Mushrooms
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender (5 minutes).
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
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Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
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Stir in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Add Spinach & Chicken
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Stir in spinach until wilted.
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Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.
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Simmer 5 minutes until heated through.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
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Pair with roasted vegetables or a simple salad
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Great with crusty bread to soak up the sauce
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this lighter?
Yes — use half-and-half or evaporated milk and reduce Parmesan slightly.
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely — boneless thighs work great.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes — store refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
