One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach
A comforting one-pot chicken dish simmered in a garlic butter sauce with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach. This general-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken thighs, boneless skinless, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then add to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced white mushrooms, cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Step 5: Stir in 4 cups fresh spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Step 6: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, and cook together for another 2 minutes to combine flavors before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach?
General one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
