Spinach mushroom chicken is a simple, one-pan dish that is short on ingredients and big on flavor.  Tender chicken, fresh baby spinach, and sauteed cremini mushrooms marry together in a delightful white wine garlic sauce that you’ll want to mop up with some crusty bread.  In under an hour, this healthy and delicious meal can be ready and on your table.

Spinach mushroom chicken in cast iron pan.

I am always looking for healthy-ish dishes that can be made quickly with just a few ingredients.

Chicken with spinach and mushrooms ticks all three of those boxes.

 

Because the chicken cutlets are pounded thin they can be cooked in under ten minutes, as can the mushrooms and the sauce.  

This whole dish comes together really quickly, and the best part is that it’s made all in one pan resulting in minimal dishwashing!

The sauce in this spinach mushroom chicken dish is delicious so make sure you serve it with some crusty bread or even rice.

Ingredients shown: White wine, butter, spinach, garlic, chicken stock, mushrooms, and chicken breasts.

How to make it

Each number corresponds to the numbered written steps below.

  1. Using the dull end of a meat tenderizer, pound 2 pounds of chicken cutlets flat and slice them into 3-inch long pieces.  Slice the 1 pound of mushrooms and 5 cloves of garlic.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season well with salt and pepper on both sides.  Then, dredge the chicken in flour on all sides and shake off the excess.  Note:  Placing the dredged cutlets on parchment paper works well for prepping and prevents sticking.  Discard any leftover flour.

Spinach mushroom chicken recipe process shot collage group number one.

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and add the chicken pieces.  Take care to not crowd the pan.  This may require that you work in batches depending on the size of your pan.  Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until cooked through.  Then, place them on a plate and lightly tent with foil to stay warm.  
  2. To the same pan, add the mushroom slices and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). 
  3. Once brown, move the mushrooms to the side of the pan, add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes longer.  Add a touch of olive oil if the pan is dry.
  4. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then add 3/4 cup of wine and 1 cup of low-sodium chicken stock to the pan and turn the heat to high. 

Recipe process shot collage group number two.

  1. With a wooden spoon, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.  Cook until the liquid reduces by half (about 3-5 minutes) then turn the heat down to medium.
  2. Add the chicken and all 12 ounces of spinach to the pan.  
  3. Cover with a lid or foil and cook for 2-3 minutes to wilt the spinach and warm the chicken through.
  4. Taste test the sauce and add more salt or pepper if required.  

Recipe process shot collage group number three.

  1. If the sauce is too loose, add half of the optional cornstarch mixture (2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 ounces of water) to the pan and cook over medium-high until thickened (about 2 minutes).  If it’s still too loose, add the remaining mixture.  Once satisfied with the consistency, turn the heat off and remove the pan from the heat.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of cubed butter and stir until melted.  Serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce and enjoy!

Top tips for superb spinach mushroom chicken

  • The chicken.  I recommend using store-bought thin chicken cutlets if you’re looking to save on time.  You can also buy whole chicken breasts, fillet them, and pound them to about a 1/2″ thick.  This will allow for even cooking and the chicken will only need a few minutes per side to cook. If you’d like to use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, you can do so but they may need to cook a bit longer (roughly 5-6 minutes per side).
  • The mushrooms.  I love cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms for this dish because they’re economical and taste great.  You can use white button mushrooms, or any more exotic mushrooms if you’d like.  A mix of different mushrooms would be nice but not necessary.  When cooking the mushrooms, allow them to brown and release their liquid which will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • The wine.  I use wine in many of my recipes, like chicken involtini, and am often asked if it can be substituted.  For chicken with spinach and mushrooms, you can definitely omit the wine and use more chicken stock and even a touch of lemon juice in its place.  If you are using wine, try a sauvignon blanc or another dry white wine.
  • The sauce.  The sauce is an important part of this dish so you want to make sure you get it right.  It shouldn’t be runny, but should have some thickness to it.  If you find your sauce is too thin, you can make a cornstarch slurry from 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 ounces of water.  Adding this slurry to the sauce and letting it cook for a few minutes will definitely thicken it up.  Alternatively, you could add heavy cream to the sauce if you’d like.
  • Leftovers.  Left-over spinach mushroom chicken can be saved for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and reheated prior to serving.  Another way to serve this leftover is on hero bread (or garlic bread) with some melted fontina or mozzarella cheese.  So good!

Spinach mushroom chicken in white plate.

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Spinach Mushroom Chicken

4.95 from 53 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Simple, one-pan dish with chicken breasts, fresh baby spinach, and sauteed cremini mushrooms in a white wine garlic sauce.

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds chicken cutlets pounded flat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour for dredging only
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • 12 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter

For cornstarch slurry (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 ounces water

Instructions 

  • Cut chicken into roughly 3-inch long pieces. Pat chicken dry and season well with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge the chicken in flour on all sides and shake off excess.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and once hot add the chicken pieces. Do not crowd the pan. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side (or until cooked through) then place on a plate lightly tented with foil. Work in batches and set all chicken aside.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Once browned add the garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper then add the wine and chicken stock to the pan and turn the heat to high. With a wooden spoon, scrape all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half (about 3-5 minutes) then turn the heat down to medium.
  • Add in the chicken and the spinach. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes to wilt the spinach and warm the chicken through.
  • If the sauce is too loose add half of the optional cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook over medium-high until thickened (about 2 minutes). If still too loose add the remaining bit. Once satisfied with the sauce's consistency turn the heat off and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Taste test the sauce. Add more salt and pepper if required (it will probably need more salt). When satisfied with the taste, mix in the cubed butter and stir until melted. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted.  You will need to cook them longer (about 5-6 minutes per side) than thin-sliced cutlets.
  • Use either store-bought thin chicken cutlets or fillet and pound out chicken breasts to about a 1/2" thick.  A thinly pounded cutlet will allow for even cooking and will only take a few minutes per side to cook.
  • The cornstarch slurry will most likely not be needed, but it's an easy way to make a thicker sauce.  Cream could also be used, though it would make the dish higher in calories.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or on a stovetop over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 72.6g | Fat: 30.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 1321mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 2.7g | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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93 Comments

  1. Gail says:

    I just prepared this for my evening meal. It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely put your recipe on repeat at my house!
    Thanks so much for sharing.

    1. Tara says:

      We’re happy you enjoyed, Gail!

  2. Vanessa B says:

    I have regular spinach will this work instead of baby spinach?

    1. Tara says:

      Yes, it will work fine.

  3. Julia R says:

    5 stars
    I made this tonight, but didnโ€™t add the butter, served with new potatoes and it was really tasty, will definitely make again.

    1. Tara says:

      So happy you enjoyed, Julia!

  4. Brian C. says:

    5 stars
    We made this on Saturday night and it was outstanding! The nice thing about y’all’s recipes is that they’re so easy you can make them again from memory.

    1. Tara says:

      Thanks for the comment, Brian, and so happy you enjoyed!

  5. Deb says:

    3 stars
    I didn’t find this to be very flavourful. I followed ingredients and instructions precisely. I would recommend mincing or fine-chopping the garlic so it will cook more. I also think there is a flavour missing that would make it more enjoyable – maybe ground sage, or some nutmeg? Finally, this dish might benefit from a last minute splash of acid (vinegar or lemon) to brighten it up. I may try it again with these adjustments if I happen to have the ingredients on hand, but I don’t think I would go out of my way to plan for it.

  6. Debbie says:

    Delicious and easy as recipe is!!!! I canโ€™t believe how easy and flavorful it is!

  7. Jan says:

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for dinner. Very good. Recipe is a keeper.

  8. Tammy Stabosz says:

    5 stars
    So delicious!! I didnโ€™t even use the butter at the end and kept the oil to 2 tablespoons. This was easy to make and way yummy!!!

  9. Mary G says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! Made this last night and will definitely make again. Yum!

  10. Deborah says:

    5 stars
    Made it for the first time. It was absolutely delicious. Next time I will double wine and stock for more juice. But, it was so delicious. Definitely a do over. Read over recipe before you make. Have all your ingredients ready and it will be so easy. Enjoy

  11. Lorraine L says:

    5 stars
    I made this last night!! Delicious, I omitted the wine and used chicken broth. And did remember the garlic. Lol ๐Ÿ˜†. I will be making this again & again. I had to watch the video at the store cause I didn’t want to forget anything. You are my go to when I need a good recipe . I’m from Bklyn & now live in the Hudson Valley . We cook alike . You use quality products & love to see the family tasting your recipes. Your son is my favorite. He tells it like it is. Just wanted to tell you & your family I enjoy watching all of you.

    1. Tara says:

      We’re so happy you’re enjoying the recipes, Lorraine, and thanks for the great comment!

  12. Linda Petes says:

    5 stars
    I absolutely love all your recipes. This is my go-to recipe site. I have a question about the Spinach Mushroom Chicken: I want to use heavy cream instead of the cornstarch mixture. Can you please tell me exactly how much heavy cream to use. Can’t wait to make it.

    Thank you!
    Linda Peters

    1. James says:

      Hi Linda, start with a half cup of heavy cream and see if that texture works for you. You can go up and adjust from there if needed. Hope you enjoy!

  13. Kathleen says:

    4 stars
    Very Good! Really a 4 1/2. I tried to half this as there are just two of us. I also added about a cup of defrosted artichoke hearts after browning mushrooms (about after 5 mins) and before adding garlic. Otherwise, as per your recipe. If I was served this is in a restaurant, I would be very satisfied. We just had a side salad (with one of your dressings that my husband loves!) as weโ€™re watching our carbs a bit lately. Thanks again!