Description
Succulent smothered chicken delivers Southern comfort with rich, creamy gravy blanketing tender poultry. Hearty flavors meld together, promising a soul-satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table and joy to hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with a robust blend of seasonings, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high flame, creating a sizzling surface for chicken transformation.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust and achieve complete internal doneness, approximately 5-7 minutes per surface.
- Extract chicken from the skillet and reserve momentarily, keeping the protein warm and succulent.
- Render bacon in the identical skillet until achieving a crisp, caramelized texture. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate, preserving the rendered fat as a flavor foundation.
- Introduce mushrooms to the residual bacon essence, sautéing until they acquire a rich, golden complexion.
- Incorporate minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the skillet for approximately one minute.
- Gently fold spinach into the mixture, watching it gracefully wilt and integrate with the existing ingredients.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and introduce heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and a whisper of nutmeg, stirring until the sauce achieves a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Harmoniously reunite the reserved chicken and crispy bacon within the creamy sauce, ensuring complete thermal equilibrium.
- Allow the ensemble to meld together for an additional 2-3 minutes, guaranteeing optimal temperature and flavor integration.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and consistent flavor absorption.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior and crispy texture.
- Opt for thick-cut bacon to provide more robust flavor and satisfying crunch in the dish.
- Consider using low-fat alternatives like half-and-half or milk for a lighter version of the cream sauce without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg