Cheesy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Bake

Cheesy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Bake

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1½ lb (700 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan (or any melty cheese)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. 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.

3. Sauté vegetables
   In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook until softened (5 minutes).
   Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.

4. Make the sauce
   Pour in cream and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
   Adjust seasoning.

5. Assemble
   Pour mushroom-spinach sauce over the chicken.
   Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.

6. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top and chicken is cooked through.

7. Rest & serve
   Let sit 5 minutes before serving.