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Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Lemon

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Lemon is a rich, flavorful one‑pan meal featuring juicy chicken in a velvety, tangy sauce with earthy mushrooms, sweet sun‑dried tomatoes, and bright lemon. It’s comforting yet elegant and pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (any variety)
  • 1/3 cup sun‑dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half‑and‑half
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil (and butter if using) in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in sun‑dried tomatoes and heat through.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Then add cream and lemon juice.
  7. Let sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and heat through for another 2 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and Parmesan (if using). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use shrimp or salmon instead of chicken for a seafood variation.
  • Swap baby spinach for kale or add artichoke hearts for extra texture.
  • For a lighter version, use half‑and‑half or coconut cream.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes; crusty bread is great for dipping.

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