Healthy Spinach Mushroom Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken breasts baked with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and Italian herbs in a savory broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Fats and Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
06 - 5 ounces fresh spinach

→ Seasonings

07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Liquids

11 - 120 milliliters chicken broth

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure browning.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and half of the dried Italian herbs evenly on both sides.
03 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear chicken breasts 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly golden but not cooked through.
04 - Remove chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, cook diced onion and sliced mushrooms over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Season with remaining salt and pepper, stirring frequently.
05 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken bouillon powder, remaining Italian herbs, and chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet. Add spinach and toss gently until wilted.
06 - Nestle seared chicken breasts among the vegetables in the skillet, spooning some mushrooms and spinach over the top. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) is reached.
07 - Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Serve chicken topped with mushrooms, spinach, and pan juices alongside grain or bread.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness for even cooking. Avoid crowding skillet to prevent steaming; sear in batches if needed.
02 - Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
03 - Marinate chicken in olive oil, Italian herbs, and garlic for 30 minutes ahead for enhanced flavor.

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