Creamy Parmesan Mushroon Chicken

Really, really tasty and creamy. This is a favourite of the whole family, from Nanny down to the grandkids. And the neighbours usually drop in if they smell it cooking.

Serves : 4

Preparation time : Approximately 5 minutes

Cooking Time : 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• 250g sliced mushrooms

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce:

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup spinach, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center.
• Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until tender.
• Remove and set aside.
  To make the sauce add the butter to the skillet and melt.
• Add garlic and cook until tender.
• Whisk in the flour until it thickens.
• Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
• Add the spinach and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts.
• Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the sauce, bring back up to heat and serve over pasta or boiled rice as desired.