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One-Pan Smothered Chicken and Mushrooms

One-Pan Smothered Chicken and Mushrooms

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This smothered chicken recipe is an easy, one-pan dinner that combines quick-cooking chicken tenders with mushrooms, fresh spinach and a topping of creamy, melted cheese.
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 505
Author Lynne Webb

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken tenderloins, about 1-1/4 lbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
  • 3 to 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 3 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 slices Muenster or Havarti cheese

Instructions

  • Trim any white tendons from the tenderloins and discard.
  • Combine the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a zip-top bag. Add the chicken and shake until coated.
  • Coat the bottom of a large frying pan with vegetable oil and heat on medium-high. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until barely golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan, sauté until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, then add the garlic.
  • Continue cooking for another minute, then deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits that may have accumulated on the bottom of the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and arrange the chicken tenderloins on top.
  • Pour the broth over the chicken and as soon as it begins to bubble, scatter the spinach on top and cover the pan.
  • Continue cooking until the tenderloins are cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Using a spatula, turn the chicken and incorporate the spinach into the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Top with chopped parsley and arrange the cheese slices on top. Cover and cook just long enough to melt the cheese, 1 minute more.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 482mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g