Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken

Name: Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 green onions, sliced; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning; 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It's extra special to serve but is not tricky to make. —Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, sliced
3 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Directions

Preheat grill or broiler. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onions until tender. Stir in spinach and pecans until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; keep warm.
Sprinkle chicken with seasoning. Grill, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on a greased broiler pan until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Top with cheese; grill or broil until cheese is melted. To serve, top with mushroom mixture.

Health Tip: This low-carb main dish is also gluten-free.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 203 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Smothered Spinach and Mushroom Grilled Chicken in Healthy Cooking June/July 2008

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pajamaangel

Jul 16, 2019

Add bacon and it's 5 stars
robbiejackson

Jun 16, 2019

This was good but a bit bland. Next time I’ll spice it up a bit more. I love spinach and mushrooms and enjoyed this with the Provolone on top.
Appy_Girl

Apr 15, 2019

I prepared this recipe a bit differently. Used all of the ingredients except that I prepared it as a casserole. Chopped up all of the poached chicken. Made a gravy from the broth . Started with a layer of buttered noodles , then veggie mixture, cut up chicken and finally the cheese. Offered extra gravy on the side. Excellent. VFE- Everyone lived this recipe.
Mike

Nov 3, 2018

Pretty bland the first night, but better the 2nd night. I sauted the breasts (split down the center lengthwise) so didn't get any charring from grill or broiler. I'll try broiler to finish them next time.
Suzan in MI

May 25, 2018

My family and I loved it. It really was easy to make.
Nikkimomma

May 22, 2018

Delicious!
Janet

May 20, 2018

I left out mushrooms as i hate them. Chicken was delicious.
Grandma Anne

May 19, 2018

One of my favorite meals
Sue

May 19, 2018

Not what I would normally call a "smothered" dish but definitely a good sauce over a cheese topped chicken breast. Very nice
annrms

Apr 27, 2018

Excellent recipe; easy to make. I added some minced garlic and vermouth to the spinach mixture. I cut chicken breasts into quarters, brushed them with oil, sprinkled on the seasoning, and broiled them in my convection toaster oven. I served mashed turnips as a side dish. Definitely a keeper!!!!