Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection served with a rich, creamy spinach and mushroom sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms are browned and their moisture evaporates.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 4 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp lemon juice, stirring until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to reheat chicken and meld flavors. Serve immediately.

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