Description
Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a savory sautéed mushroom, spinach, and pecan topping. The melted provolone cheese adds a creamy richness, making this recipe a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
1–1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1–3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, sliced
3 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or broiler.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and green onions, sautéing until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and chopped pecans, cooking until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the rotisserie chicken seasoning.
- Grill the chicken, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or broil it 4 inches from the heat on a greased broiler pan until a thermometer reads 165°F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Top the grilled chicken with a slice of provolone cheese and grill or broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- To serve, top the chicken with the sautéed mushroom and spinach mixture.
Notes
- Add More Vegetables: You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini, to the mushroom and spinach mixture for added flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese Swap: If you don’t have provolone, mozzarella or Swiss cheese can also be used as an alternative.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapeños to the spinach and mushroom mixture for some extra heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
