Creamy Spinach Parmesan Chicken Skillet
A comforting skillet meal combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- 1.5 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 8 ounces baby spinach (chopped)
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the pressed garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add the almond milk and gluten-free flour, whisking while bringing to a simmer.
- Incorporate the chopped spinach and stir until it wilts.
- Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top and simmering for a couple of minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh green salad. Can be served over quinoa, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg