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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Bacon

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with vibrant spinach and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound total
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove bacon and leave drippings in the skillet.
  3. Sauté diced onion in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, add thyme and paprika, and bring to a simmer. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  4. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and sprinkle with crispy bacon and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSodium: 800mg

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