{"id":1280,"date":"2026-01-27T11:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:29:04","slug":"creamy-chicken-with-mushrooms-spinach-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/creamy-chicken-with-mushrooms-spinach-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach & Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach & Bacon<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Ingredients (Serves 2\u20133)<\/h2>\n

For the Chicken:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 2 large chicken breasts<\/li>\n
  • Salt, to taste<\/li>\n
  • Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
  • Paprika<\/li>\n
  • Garlic powder (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Add-ins:<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • 5\u20136 slices bacon, chopped<\/li>\n
    • 200 g mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
    • 2 cups fresh spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cream Sauce:<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • 1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n
      • \u00bd cup chicken broth<\/li>\n
      • \u00bd cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella)<\/li>\n
      • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n
          \n
        1. Season the Chicken<\/strong>
          \nSeason the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.<\/li>\n
        2. Sear the Chicken<\/strong>
          \nHeat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
          \nCook the chicken for 4\u20135 minutes per side until golden brown.
          \nRemove and set aside.<\/li>\n
        3. Cook the Bacon<\/strong>
          \nIn the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
          \nRemove and leave a little bacon fat in the pan.<\/li>\n
        4. Make the Sauce<\/strong>
          \nAdd mushrooms and saut\u00e9 until softened and lightly browned.
          \nAdd garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
          \nStir in the spinach and cook until wilted.<\/li>\n
        5. Add the Cream<\/strong>
          \nPour in the heavy cream and chicken broth.
          \nAdd the cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy.<\/li>\n
        6. Finish the Dish<\/strong>
          \nReturn the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
          \nTop with the bacon.
          \nCover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n

          Serve hot with:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • White rice<\/li>\n
          • Mashed potatoes<\/li>\n
          • Pasta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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