Chicken with mushrooms and spinach
6 servings
78 minutes
Chicken with mushrooms and spinach is a tender and aromatic dish of European cuisine that captivates with its depth of flavor. The combination of soft chicken thighs, fried to a golden crust, juicy mushrooms, and fresh spinach creates a harmony of textures. The creamy sauce, rich in garlic and spice aromas, makes the dish particularly cozy. This recipe may trace back to traditional French cuisine, where cream and mushrooms are often used to enrich dishes. An ideal option for dinner – it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or a light salad. It's easy to prepare but looks and feels like a restaurant dish, especially great for cozy family evenings or small celebrations.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Pour oil into the pan and heat it up.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
3
Place the thighs in the pan.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 1 kg
4
Prepare spices for chicken and salt.
5
Season the chicken in the pan.
- Seasoning for chicken: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
6
Flip and fry on the other side.
7
Clean the garlic.
8
Cut into slices.
9
Add garlic to the already fried and almost cooked chicken.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
10
Thaw the mushrooms and drain the water.
11
Add mushrooms to the chicken.
- Frozen champignons: 300 g
12
Place spinach on top.
- Mini spinach: 2 bunchs
13
Cook covered for about 7 minutes until the spinach wilts.
14
Next, add the cream.
- Cream: 200 ml
15
The quantity should be such that the chicken is in the cream sauce. Cook covered for about 20 more minutes.
16
Serve the cooked chicken in portions at the table.