Chicken Spinach Mushroom Recipe
This cozy chicken spinach mushroom recipe brings tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach together in a rich skillet sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds thin sliced chicken cutlets pounded flat
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour for dredging
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 3/4 pound baby spinach
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
Optional Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces. Pat dry and season well with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add olive oil. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side without crowding. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- Add mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
- Season mushrooms with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock. Scrape browned bits with a wooden spoon. Increase heat and reduce liquid by half.
- Add chicken back to the skillet along with the spinach. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes to wilt spinach and warm chicken.
- For a thicker sauce, add half the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Add more if needed.
- Turn off heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
For a creamier variation, add a splash of heavy cream after reducing the stock and wine. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
