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15) Mushroom and Spinach Chicken Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or light cream optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through; transfer to a plate.
  3. Add onions and mushrooms to skillet; cook 5 minutes until softened and browned.
  4. Stir in garlic, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, add spinach, and simmer 2–3 minutes until wilted and chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Stir in Greek yogurt if using, adjust seasoning, and squeeze lemon over before serving.