This elegant, restaurant-style chicken — a juicy seared chicken breast smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and spinach, finished with melty cheese and fresh herbs. It’s luxurious yet simple and packed with protein.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautiful golden-seared chicken with creamy, cheesy topping exactly like your photo
- Very high protein and incredibly flavorful
- One-pan friendly with restaurant-quality results
- Low carb, keto-friendly, and satisfying
- Perfect for date nights or easy weeknight dinners
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
- 2 oz (60g) cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until golden (4–5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and cream cheese (if using). Simmer until sauce thickens slightly (3–4 minutes). Stir in half the shredded cheese.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce and mushrooms over the top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese melts beautifully.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 42g (very high)
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 26g
