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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Bacon
This indulgent Smothered Chicken features succulent chicken breasts topped with creamy spinach, crispy bacon, and savory mushrooms, all melted under layers of Pepper Jack cheese. A gluten-free and low-carb delight for satisfying dinners.
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Prep Time
25
minutes
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Cook Time
40
minutes
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Total Time
55
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Servings
4
servings
Equipment
baking dish
Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
1
tablespoon
butter
for greasing
1.5
pounds
skinless boneless chicken breast
(approximately 4 small or 2 large breasts, halved)
Salt
to taste
¼
teaspoon
lemon pepper seasoning
¼
teaspoon
paprika
1
tablespoon
vegetable oil
for chicken
Creamed Spinach Ingredients:
10
ounces
fresh spinach
4
cloves
garlic
minced
⅔
cup
half-and-half
⅔
cup
mozzarella cheese
shredded
Mushroom and Bacon Ingredients:
1
tablespoon
vegetable oil
for mushrooms
4
ounces
mushrooms
sliced
4
slices
bacon
cooked and chopped
4
slices
Pepper Jack cheese
or Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease the bottom of a baking dish measuring about 13 x 9 inches using butter.
Chicken Preparation:
Sprinkle an appropriate amount of salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and paprika on both sides of the chicken breasts.
Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, with the flat side facing down.
Bake the chicken in your preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Creamed Spinach Preparation:
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the spinach and cover. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove from heat, mix in minced garlic and half-and-half, and bring to a boil.
Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and continue stirring on high heat for about 30 seconds until the cheese starts melting.
Lower the heat and keep stirring to achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Season with salt as needed.
Mushroom Preparation:
In another skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until they caramelize, avoiding adding salt.
Final Assembly and Baking:
Take the chicken out of the oven and layer each breast with the creamed spinach, followed by the chopped bacon and sautéed mushrooms.
Top each piece of chicken with a slice of Pepper Jack cheese.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
For an extra touch, broil for the last 2 to 4 minutes to brown the cheese, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.