Name: Garlic Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¾ tsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, (chopped); 2 - 4 oz skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, (sliced); 2 garlic cloves (finely dices); 1 ½ cups baby spinach; 1 tbsp chopped pecans; 1 slice reduced fat provolone cheese, (halved); 2 green onion, (chopped)

Garlic Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Skillet

200kcal

5 from 1 vote

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Total 30 minutes mins

This Garlic Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Skillet is a quick, protein-packed dinner made for busy weeknights. Juicy grilled chicken breasts are topped with sautéed mushrooms, tender spinach, toasted pecans, and a light melt of provolone cheese. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big flavor—this is an easyskillet meal that feels satisfying without being heavy.

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Servings 2

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

▢ ¾ tsp olive oil
▢ 1/2 onion, chopped
▢ 2 – 4 oz skinless chicken breasts
▢ 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
▢ 2 garlic cloves finely dices
▢ 1 ½ cups baby spinach
▢ 1 tbsp chopped pecans
▢ 1 slice reduced fat provolone cheese, halved
▢ 2 green onion, chopped

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Instructions

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Heat oil in large skillet
Sauté green onions and mushrooms
Add in spinach and pecans
Remove from heat when spinach is wilted
Grill chicken 4 -5 minutes per side
Top with cheese. Remove from heat when cheese is melted
Top chicken with mushroom, spinach and scallons and serve

Nutrition

Calories200kcalProtein27gFiber2g

Notes

Patient Cooks Notes: If you want to make this a one-pan dish, brown the chicken on both sides for about 3 – 4 minutes per side, remove from the pan, and tent. Then start at the top of the recipe. Add the chicken at the end, topwith the provolone and warm through until it melts, then plate and enjoy!

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christian says:

February 2, 2026 at 9:31 pm

I love how simple and balanced this dish is. The mushrooms add real depth, the spinach keeps it light, and the smaller chicken portions make it feel intentional rather than oversized. This is one of my go-to skillet meals when I want something clean, comforting, and quick.

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5 from 1 vote

Garlic Spinach & Mushroom Chicken Skillet