Creamy Chicken With Spinach And Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken breasts ((approximately 500g/1lb))
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 3 Fresh garlic cloves
• 2 tsp Dried oregano
• 250 g (1/2lb) Mushrooms
• 150 g (7oz) Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cream
• 1-2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board in front of you. With a sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create two thin cutlets.

2. 2

   Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken and allow to sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, melt the butter then cook the garlic and oregano for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add the spinach and allow to cook for a few minutes until wilted.

7. 7

   Pour in the cream then bring to a simmer. Allow to gently cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked and the sauce has reduced slightly.

8. 8

   Season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Place the chicken back in the pan and cook for another 5 minutes then serve.