Chicken in Creamy Spinach with Bacon and Mushrooms: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a comforting, rich, and flavorful dish that impresses without being overly complicated, Chicken in Creamy Spinach with Bacon and Mushrooms is the perfect choice. This dish combines tender chicken breasts, smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious spinach cream sauce that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Let’s dive into the step-by-step method to make this culinary delight.

Ingredients

For 4 servings, you will need:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices of bacon
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work best)
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Clean the chicken breasts and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Slice the mushrooms evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Chop the bacon into small pieces.
Roughly chop the spinach and mince the garlic and onion.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Leave about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet to enhance the flavor of the chicken. If there isn’t enough, add a little olive oil.

Step 3: Sear the Chicken

In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high.
Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.