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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms

Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms
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This hearty Smothered Chicken is packed with flavor from creamed spinach, crispy bacon, mushrooms, and melted Pepper Jack cheese. It’s a low-carb, gluten-free comfort meal perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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**Chicken:**

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 small or 2 large halved)
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¼ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ¼ tsp paprika

**Creamed Spinach:**

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup half-and-half
  • ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

 

**Additional Toppings:**

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese (or Monterey Jack with jalapeños)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13x9x4-inch baking dish with butter.

2. Season chicken breasts with salt, lemon pepper, and paprika. Place flat side down in the baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes.

3. While chicken bakes, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, cover and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.

4. Add garlic and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, then stir in mozzarella cheese. Simmer until creamy. Season with salt and set aside.

5. In another skillet, heat oil and cook mushrooms for 1–2 minutes until caramelized. Do not salt.

6. Remove chicken from oven. Top each piece with creamed spinach, chopped bacon, mushrooms, and one slice of cheese.

7. Bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp). Optionally broil for 2–4 minutes to brown the cheese.

8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use Monterey Jack cheese if you want a milder version.

Be sure not to salt the mushrooms while cooking to get proper caramelization.

To save time, prep spinach and mushrooms while the chicken is baking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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