Smothered Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Directions

Step 1: Prepare and Cook the Chicken

1. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper over 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon

1. Add Bacon to Skillet: In the same skillet, add 6 chopped bacon slices.
2. Crisp the Bacon: Cook the bacon until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms

1. Add Mushrooms to Skillet: Add 8 oz of sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
2. Cook Until Tender: Cook the mushrooms until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare the Cream Sauce

1. Reduce Heat: Lower the heat to low.
2. Add Cream and Parmesan: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and add ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Stir the Sauce: Stir the mixture until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Add Spinach and Seasonings

1. Add Spinach: Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach.
2. Cook Until Wilted: Cook the spinach until it is wilted.
3. Add Garlic and Onion Powder: Mix in 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp onion powder.

Step 6: Combine and Simmer

1. Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet.
2. Spoon Sauce Over Chicken: Spoon the creamy sauce over the top of the chicken.
3. Add Bacon: Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the chicken.
4. Simmer: Allow the dish to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Serving

1. Plate and Serve: Serve the smothered chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top if desired.

Enjoy!

This smothered chicken is perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal. Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness with your favorite side dishes!