Smothered Chicken: Indulgent Creamed Spinach, Turkey Bacon, & Mushrooms
Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms is a delectable and rich dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy spinach sauce, crispy turkey bacon, and savory mushrooms.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until golden.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamed spinach mixture over the chicken and top with chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- For a healthier option, you can replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Creamed Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms, Turkey Bacon