One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A quick, flavorful one-pot chicken dish where tender chicken breasts cook in garlic butter sauce with fresh spinach and mushrooms. This general-inspired one pot ready in about 30 minutes pairs unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, sliced white button mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 4.5 (12 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 General cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 ounces sliced white button mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until they release moisture and soften.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Spinach and Mushrooms?

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 Spinach and Mushrooms?

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 Spinach and Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Spinach and Mushrooms?

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.

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