Description
If you’re craving a comforting dinner that’s rich in flavour but still manageable on a weekday, this Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach & Bacon in a Creamy Sauce is exactly what you need. Tender chicken breasts are seared golden, then smothered in a lush mushroom-cream sauce with wilted spinach and crisp bacon. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the Bacon & Veggie Sauté
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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8 oz (≈225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
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2 cups fresh baby spinach (or 4 cups loosely packed)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Sauce
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1 cup heavy cream (or combination of cream + milk)
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½ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra richness)
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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Extra salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep & Sear the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder if using.
Heat olive oil (or butter) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sear ~4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon, Mushrooms & Spinach
In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Drain excess fat, leaving ~1 tbsp for flavour.
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender (~4–6 minutes).
Add minced garlic and cook for ~30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the spinach until just wilted (~1–2 minutes).
3. Make the Sauce & Return Chicken
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan (if using), and thyme or Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Return chicken to the skillet and cook ~3–5 minutes on low until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
4. Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve chicken topped with the creamy mushroom-bacon-spinach sauce.
Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
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Use evenly sized chicken breasts for even cooking.
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Golden sear = deeper flavour.
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Avoid overcooking spinach — wilt, don’t stew.
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Heavy cream makes the sauce luxurious; milk alone may thin it too much.
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Let chicken rest in the sauce before serving to soak up the flavours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 175mg