🍗 Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach

Creamy, comforting, and ready in 25 minutes.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts OR 6 chicken thighs

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil)

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

• 250g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (Mediterranean boost!)

• 1 cup fresh spinach

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup cream OR coconut cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan or crumbled feta

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Fresh parsley for garnish

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🔪 Instructions

1. Season & Cook Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet.

3. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

4. Remove and set aside.

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2. Make the Mediterranean Garlic Mushroom Sauce

1. In the same pan add more olive oil if needed.

2. Sauté onions for 2 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until browned.

5. Add cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes.

6. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2 minutes.

7. Reduce heat and stir in cream + Parmesan/feta.

8. Add dried oregano, chili flakes, and lemon juice.

9. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

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3. Put It All Together

1. Return the chicken to the pan.

2. Spoon sauce over the chicken.

3. Simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Lemon rice

• Couscous

• Roasted potatoes

• Garlic orzo

• Cauliflower rice for low-carb

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💡 Tips

• Use sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil for the best Mediterranean flavor.

• Add olives or capers for extra brightness.

• Replace cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version (add off-heat to avoid curdling).