Description
Mediterranean-inspired chicken, spinach, and mushroom skillet delights palates with rich, savory flavors. Home cooks discover a quick, nutritious meal that brings Mediterranean comfort to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken cutlets (pounded flat)
- 1 lb (454 grams) cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 12 oz (340 grams) baby spinach
- 5 cloves garlic (sliced)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil (for searing the chicken)
- ¼ cup (30 grams) flour (for dredging)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 tbsps (45 grams) butter (cubed, for finishing the sauce)
- 2 tbsps (16 grams) cornstarch (for optional slurry)
- 2 oz (60 ml) water (for optional slurry)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat with all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear Cutlets: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same skillet, cook cremini mushrooms until richly browned and tender. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Deglaze pan with dry white wine and chicken stock. Scrape skillet bottom to incorporate caramelized bits. Reduce liquid by half, creating an intense flavor base.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet, nestling in the sauce. Top with baby spinach and cover, allowing leaves to wilt. Create cornstarch slurry and stir into sauce to thicken. Remove from heat and swirl in cold butter to create a glossy, luxurious finish.
Notes
- Drying Chicken Matters: Patting chicken cutlets completely dry ensures perfect golden-brown searing and prevents steaming instead of browning.
- Flour Coating Technique: Shake off excess flour to create a light, crispy exterior that won’t become soggy during cooking.
- Mushroom Browning Secret: Allow mushrooms to develop deep brown color by avoiding constant stirring and giving them space to caramelize naturally.
- Sauce Thickening Hack: Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to prevent lumps and create a smooth, glossy sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg