Description
Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken is a quick and healthy main course featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms, green onions, wilted spinach, crunchy pecans, and melty provolone cheese. This flavorful and satisfying dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights and packed with nutrients for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1–1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved
Vegetable Topping
- 1–3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetable Topping: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced mushrooms and green onions for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the spinach and chopped pecans, cooking until the spinach is wilted. Remove the pan from heat and set the mixture aside to keep warm.
- Season and Grill the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breast halves evenly with rotisserie chicken seasoning. Preheat your grill (or broiler). Place the chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or a greased broiler pan. Grill or broil the chicken, covered, for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add the Cheese: Place one half-slice of provolone cheese on each cooked chicken breast. Grill or broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is thoroughly melted and starting to bubble.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill or broiler. Spoon the warmed spinach and mushroom mixture over each chicken breast. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have rotisserie chicken seasoning, use a mix of garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- You can substitute other cheeses, like mozzarella or Swiss, for provolone if desired.
- For a vegetarian twist, use grilled portobello mushrooms instead of chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
