Cheesy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Bake
Ingredients (serves 4)
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1½ lb (700 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced
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2 cups fresh spinach
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded Parmesan (or any melty cheese)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. -
Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Brown chicken on all sides (not fully cooked), then transfer to the baking dish. -
Sauté vegetables
In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook until softened (5 minutes).
Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. -
Make the sauce
Pour in cream and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Adjust seasoning. -
Assemble
Pour mushroom-spinach sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top. -
Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top and chicken is cooked through. -
Rest & serve
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
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