Name: Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons dried thyme (divided); 2 teaspoons dried oregano (divided); 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided); 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (divided); 1 teaspoon chili flakes (plus more or less to taste); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half); 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (sliced); 2 cups mushrooms; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 2 cups fresh spinach

Description

A delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with earthy mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, perfect over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme (divided)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (divided)
1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (divided)
1 teaspoon chili flakes (plus more or less to taste)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half)
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
2 cups mushrooms
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

Prepare the Flour Mixture: Combine the flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with remaining salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes.
Dredge the Chicken: Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
Make the Sauce: Add heavy cream, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Simmer: Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened, then return the chicken to the skillet and cook until chicken reaches 165°F.
Taste and Serve: Adjust seasonings and serve warm, optionally over rice or pasta.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute chicken with tofu and heavy cream with coconut cream.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken, creamy, mushroom, dinner, easy recipe