Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach
Tender chicken breasts topped with zesty cream cheese, sautéed onions, mushrooms, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella-provolone cheese.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 packet zesty Italian dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- 1 ½ c shredded mozzarella and provolone blend cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
Step 2: Sauté the Onion
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions.
- Cook until the mushrooms are tender and most of their liquid has evaporated.
Step 4: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and zesty Italian dressing mix.
- Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
Step 5: Arrange the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Step 6: Add the Cream Cheese Topping
- Spread an equal portion of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast.
Step 7: Wilt the Spinach
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the onions and mushrooms.
- Cook until the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
Step 8: Season the Chicken
- Season the cream cheese-topped chicken with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 9: Add the Spinach Mixture
- Spoon the spinach, onion, and mushroom mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Step 10: Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend evenly over the top.
Step 11: Bake
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
Step 12: Rest and Serve
- Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach recipe gluten-free, confirm that the zesty Italian dressing mix is certified gluten-free or labeled free from gluten-containing additives. Some seasoning packets may contain wheat-based thickeners, anti-caking agents, or flavor additives, so check the label carefully. The chicken, olive oil, onion, mushrooms, cream cheese, spinach, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper are naturally gluten-free, but packaged products should still be checked for cross-contact. Use clean utensils, bowls, skillets, baking dishes, and prep surfaces to prevent gluten contamination.