This Skillet Spinach Mushroom Chicken is one of those comforting, creamy dinners that tastes like something you'd get at a cozy café — but it’s made at home, in just one pan, with simple, clean ingredients.

Tender chicken is pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a garlic-infused creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. It’s rich and savory, but still light enough to fit your weeknight routine — and ready in 30 minutes flat.

It’s healthy comfort food, made simple — exactly what Healthy Fast Food at Home is all about.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini or baby bella)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups baby spinach

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free cream

• ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast (optional)

• Squeeze of lemon juice (optional, to brighten)

Instructions:

1. Sear the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté mushrooms and garlic
   In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.

3. Add spinach & sauce
   Stir in spinach and let wilt. Then add Greek yogurt, broth, and Parmesan if using. Stir gently to combine and let it warm through over low heat. (Don’t boil or the yogurt may curdle.)

4. Return chicken to pan
   Nestle chicken back into the skillet, spooning sauce and veggies over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.

5. Serve hot
   Great over cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, or zucchini noodles.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Dairy-free option: Use coconut cream or cashew cream in place of yogurt.

• Add texture: Top with chopped walnuts or pine nuts for crunch.

• Make it ahead: This reheats beautifully for lunches the next day.

• Short on time? Use thin-sliced chicken cutlets to cut the cook time in half.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Skillet Spinach Mushroom Chicken is rich, garlicky, and packed with flavor — but still light, clean, and super quick. One pan, no fuss, and full of nourishing comfort. It’s the kind of dinner that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if it’s been that kind of day).

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 310

• Protein: 32g

• Carbs: 6g

• Fat: 16g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 2g