– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 6 slices of bacon, chopped
– 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 small onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– Olive oil, for cooking
Follow these simple steps to create your amazing smothered chicken:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and garlic until translucent.
4. Add Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they are soft.
5. Combine Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
6. Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine, letting it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Cook the Chicken: Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet and add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
8. Add Bacon: Once the chicken is cooked, return the crispy bacon to the skillet and coat everything in the sauce.
9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
10. Serve Hot: Plate the chicken with a generous spoonful of the creamy sauce over the top.