If you’re looking for a new delicious weeknight dinner option to add to your repertoire, this Alfredo chicken skillet with mushroom and spinach is worth checking out. This simple yet irresistible one-pan chicken dish features a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce infused with the richness of the cheese. The quick prep time means you’ll have a tasty meal on the table within minutes.
Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized by the tender and succulent chicken bathed in a velvety sauce that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the vibrant freshness of spinach. The sauce’s delightful creaminess and cheesy goodness will ensure you devour every bite.
This dish is a true keto gem, offering a quick and convenient meal option without compromising on taste. To make the dish simply pan-fry the chicken and prepare the sauce in the same pan. Once the sauce is ready, add the chicken back in and heat it through. You can serve it immediately, topped with some fresh herbs for a garnish and extra flavor.
The blend of ingredients creates a lovely array of flavors that will leave you craving more. If the thought of tender chicken smothered in a creamy, cheesy mushroom and spinach sauce excites your taste buds, this new twist on a classic dish will satisfy your cravings. Give it a try!
Yields 4 servings of Alfredo Chicken Skillet with Mushrooms & Spinach
The Preparation
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounce cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounce spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add olive oil to a pan (large enough to fit chicken) over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken into the pan and saute until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove chicken, leaving any juice in the pan, and set aside.
3. Add minced garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, about 40-60 seconds. Then, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the cream.
4. Add in spinach slowly, stirring to incorporate into the sauce. Once all spinach is added, bring to a simmer and allow the cream to reduce slightly.
5. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir to combine well. Season with additional salt and pepper if required.
6. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix to coat in the sauce.
7. Once the chicken is warmed through, serve and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
This makes a total of 4 servings of Alfredo Chicken Skillet with Mushrooms & Spinach. Each serving comes out to be 587 calories, 47.1g fats, 5.4g net carbs, and 37.8g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 2.00 tablespoon olive oil | 239 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24.00 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs | 973 | 60.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.4 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.00 ounce cremini mushrooms | 64 | 0.2 | 9.3 | 1.4 | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| 4.00 teaspoon fresh garlic | 17 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
| 1.00 cup heavy cream | 809 | 85.7 | 6.4 | 0 | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| 4.00 ounce spinach | 26 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| 0.50 cup parmesan cheese | 216 | 14.3 | 2.1 | 0 | 2.1 | 19.3 |
| 2.00 tablespoon fresh parsley | 3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Totals | 2346 | 188.4 | 26.3 | 4.6 | 21.7 | 151.3 |
| Per Serving (/4) | 587 | 47.1 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 37.8 |
Alfredo Chicken Skillet with Mushrooms & Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounce cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounce spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add olive oil to a pan (large enough to fit chicken) over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken into the pan and sauté until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove chicken, leaving any juice in pan, and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, about 40-60 seconds. Then, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the cream.
- Add in spinach slowly, stirring to incorporate into the sauce. Once all spinach is added, bring to a simmer and allow the cream to reduce slightly.
- Add in the parmesan cheese and stir to combine well. Season with additional salt and pepper if required.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix to coat in the sauce.
- Once chicken is warmed through, serve and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
