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    Home > Main Courses > Main Dishes Chicken > Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet

    Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet

    Published: May 28, 2022 · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chicken mushroom skillet dinner. Tiktok chicken.

    This Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Dinner is easy enough for a weeknight meal and elegant enough to serve to guests. Made with chicken cutlets, sauteed mushrooms, burst cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, cream and parmesan … this is a delicious one-pan meal.

    Chicken mushroom and spinach skillet with cherry tomatoes and parmesan.

    My friend Cauleen made this for us for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and we liked it so much that I’ve made it twice since then. Don’t you love it when you find an easy recipe that you like that much?

    She referred to it as Tiktok Chicken, as she watched a video on how to make it.

    Skillet meals are always popular around our house, and this is a one skillet chicken dinner that comes together in a jiff.

    Chicken cutlets are so fun to cook with. They cook quickly and sear beautifully. Once they’re browned, they are moved to a plate so you can finish the meal.

    Savory mushrooms and sweet tomatoes are then cooked in the same pan and finished with cream and butter to wilt the spinach. The spinach and tomatoes add color to the sauce and soak up some of that cream and parmesan making the finished dish divine.

    Once that chicken is nestled back into the pan, you’ve got one of those creamy dream meals that your family will love. And it’s creamy in just the right way, the sauce is pure and rich without being thickened with flour.

    Let’s take a look at this easy chicken mushroom and spinach dinner.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients to make Chicken Mushroom and Spinach skillet dinner.
    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts: Cut into cutlets.
    • Fresh Baby Spinach
    • Sliced Mushrooms
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Garlic
    • Fat: Butter, oil and cream

    Chef Tip: I like to purchase Cherub brand tomatoes. Cherubs are a variety of grape tomatoes which have a stronger outer skin and meatier, less watery flesh. They are easier to slice for salads, hold up better during cooking or roasting and are reliable year round with their mild, sweet flavor.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Be sure to see the recipe card below for complete ingredients and instructions.

    Searing chicken breast cutlets in a heavy skillet.
    Cooking cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a heavy skillet.
    • Step 1: Cut two chicken breasts horizontally to make four chicken cutlets. Heat a heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken cutlets and sear until browned on each side. This will take about three minutes per side. Remove the cutlets to a plate and cover to keep warm.
    • Step 2: This creamy garlic parmesan sauce is divine for this mushroom chicken combo. Add the chopped garlic, sliced mushrooms and tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently until the cherry tomatoes burst and the mushrooms have lost their moisture and browned.
    Adding spinach to a fry pan with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms to make chicken mushroom and spinach skillet dinner.
    Chicken mushroom and spinach skillet with cherry tomatoes and parmesan.
    • Add the spinach, 1/2 of the parmesan cheese, cream and butter to the pan and stir until spinach wilts. This will only take a couple of minutes.
    • Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture and cook for a couple of minutes or until chicken is warm. Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and serve.

    Pro Tip: When you add the cream and butter to the pan, use a sturdy spatula to scrape up any browned bits that are on the bottom of the pan. There’s so much flavor there.

    Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet FAQ’s

    Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead?

    Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are a great substitute. They stay juicier, have great flavor and are a less expensive alternative. They are thinner than chicken breasts, so there’s no need to slice them into cutlets. They’ll take a little longer to cook, so be sure they’re cooked through. Using an instant read thermometer is a good idea here. Chicken thigh temperature should reach 165 degrees.

    Can I Use Purchased Chicken Cutlets?

    Yes, however, keep in mind the cutlets you purchase at the store are very small and very thin. They’ll cook in a flash, so watch them closely. Purchased chicken tenders will also work here.

    Leftovers and Storage

    Since we’re empty nesters, this chicken spinach recipe is two meals for us. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This meal isn’t very freezer friendly as the texture of tomatoes will become compromised. To reheat leftovers, I like to add a drizzle more of cream and reheat the chicken and vegetables in the microwave. Cook them at 50% power for about 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through.

    Variations

    • Instead of using cream, combine 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese thinned with 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Add this mixture when the recipe instructs to add the cream. Note: it takes about an hour for cream cheese to soften to room temperature.
    • Serve this chicken mushroom and spinach mixture over pasta. You’re loosing the gluten free factor, but it’s a delicious option. You can also serve this over easy oven baked rice or with a lovely green salad.
    • White Wine: If you’ve got some leftover white wine sitting on your counter, add a couple of glugs to the pan after you’ve cooked the mushrooms and tomatoes. It’s a wonderful way to deglaze the pan and add another layer of flavor to this spinach mushroom chicken. Cook for a couple of minutes to reduce and cook out the alcohol, then proceed with the recipe.

    Recipe for Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet

    I hope you give this Tiktok chicken a try. We love this recipe and find it so simple to enjoy for a weeknight meal. Plus it’s got that elegant feeling and incredible with flavor.

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    Chicken mushroom and spinach skillet with cherry tomatoes and parmesan.

    Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Dinner

    This Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Dinner is easy enough for a weeknight meal and elegant enough to serve to guests.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course Chicken
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 451kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons neutral oil canola or vegetable oil work well here.
    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut horizontally into cutlets
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 8 ounce sliced mushrooms I like baby bella mushrooms, button mushrooms will also work great.
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes grape tomatoes work best.
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
    • 4 cups fresh spinach about two generous fist-fulls.
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, and divided
    • 1 cup heavy cream
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    Instructions

    • Cut two chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 chicken cutlets. Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken cutlets and sear until browned on each side. This will take about 3 minutes per side. Remove the cutlets to a plate and cover to keep warm.
    • Add the sliced mushrooms and tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently until the cherry tomatoes burst and the mushrooms have browned and lost their moisture. Add the chopped garlic and saute until fragrant. About 30 seconds.
    • Add the spinach, cream, 1/2 of the parmesan cheese and butter to the pan and stir until spinach wilts. This will only take a couple of minutes.
    • Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture and cook for a couple of minutes or until chicken is warm. Garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese and serve.

    Notes

    Pro Tip: When you add the cream and butter to the pan, use a sturdy spatula to scrape up any browned bits that are on the bottom of the pan. There’s so much flavor there.
    How to cut breasts into cutlets. First, use a very sharp knife. Place the chicken cutlet on a cutting board and place your hand flat on the chicken to keep it from moving. Start at the wider end of the chicken breast and slowly slice horizontally watching as you go to make sure you’re keeping the cut even. 
    Variations
    • Instead of using cream, combine 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk. Add this mixture when the recipe instructs to add the cream. Note: it takes about an hour for cream cheese to soften to room temperature.
    • Serve this chicken mushroom and spinach mixture over pasta. You’re loosing the gluten free factor, but it’s a delicious option. 
    • You can also serve this over easy oven baked rice or with a lovely green salad.
    • White Wine: If you’ve got some leftover white wine sitting on your counter, add a couple of glugs to the pan after you’ve cooked the mushrooms and tomatoes. It’s a wonderful way to deglaze the pan and add another layer of flavor. Cook for a couple of minutes to reduce and cook out the alcohol, then proceed with the recipe
    I like to purchase Cherub brand tomatoes. Cherubs are a variety of grape tomatoes which have a stronger outer skin and meatier, less watery flesh. They are easier to slice for salads, hold up better during cooking or roasting and are reliable year round with their mild, sweet flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3977IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Bev says

      March 12, 2023 at 9:45 am

      I can hardly wait to make this weeks recipes that yo have put out..all look and sound Wonderful.

      Thanks,
      B

      Reply
    2. Lynn says

      March 08, 2023 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make and delicious! I used sun dried tomatoes since I didn’t have fresh ones and the cream cheese variation. Oh my gosh!!! Yum 😋 and healthy too. Thank you

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 09, 2023 at 7:18 am

        Lynn, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Make it a delicious day.

        Reply
    3. Carolyn Gerik says

      June 13, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      What could I substitute for the spinach. My family loves it raw but cooked turns its texture too soft. I would love to try it today. What about asparagus spears instead?

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 13, 2022 at 2:03 pm

        Good Afternoon Caroline.

        Asparagus is an excellent choice. And actually I made this once using asparagus.

        Swiss chard is another option, it doesn’t get so soft as quick as spinach.

        Let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply
    4. Becky Merrill says

      June 02, 2022 at 10:40 am

      I so seldom leave a comment about a recipe I try, but this time I had to. This was so easy and completely delicious! It came together with ingredients I had on hand and tasted so incredible! In fact, it took so little time to make, we wound up having a very early dinner last night (not a problem at all — after smelling the delicious smells, we were ready). Thanks so much, Lea Ann!

      Reply
    5. John / Kitchen Riffs says

      June 01, 2022 at 8:28 am

      I’m always up for an easy skillet dinner, too. And this one looks really tasty. And really colorful — eye appeal is so important when it comes to food. Neat dish — thanks.

      Reply
    6. Larry says

      May 29, 2022 at 6:21 am

      Looks very good Chef. I like one pan meals, especially when they are healthy as well.

      Reply

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