Comfort Delight: Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms
Dive into the comforting embrace of this Smothered Chicken recipe, featuring creamy spinach, crispy bacon, and earthy mushrooms topped on juicy chicken breasts. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that transforms a simple chicken dinner into a decadent meal.
Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just treat yourself to a satisfying dinner, this recipe is a perfect choice. It’s rich, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at any table.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this luxurious Smothered Chicken with a side of mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a light salad. It’s a hearty dish that pairs well with a simple side to balance the rich flavors.
This Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms is more than just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your diners with its delightful flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon papaprika
For the Creamed Spinach:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅔ cup half and half
- ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter the bottom of a baking dish. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and paprika. Place them in the greased baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Make Creamed Spinach:
- While the chicken is baking, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cover; cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in minced garlic and half and half, and bring to a boil. Add mozzarella cheese and stir on high heat until the cheese begins to melt. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring until smooth. Season with salt.
- Cook Mushrooms:
- In another pan, heat vegetable oil. Add sliced mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until caramelized.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Take the chicken out of the oven. Top each breast with creamed spinach, chopped bacon, caramelized mushrooms, and slices of pepper jack cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Broil for 2-4 minutes to brown the cheese, watching closely to prevent burning.
