Smothered Chicken Recipe

Directions:

1. Prepare the Chicken
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
   • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
   • Prompt for image: Show the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet, cooking until golden.
2. Cook the Bacon
   • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
   • In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
   • Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels.
   • Prompt for image: Capture the bacon cooking in the skillet until crispy.
3. Sauté the Mushrooms
   • Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
   • Prompt for image: Display the mushrooms sautéing in the skillet.
4. Make the Sauce
   • Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
   • Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
   • Prompt for image: Show the creamy sauce in the skillet as the cheese melts.
5. Add the Spinach
   • Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
   • Prompt for image: Illustrate the spinach wilting in the creamy sauce.
6. Season the Sauce
   • Add the garlic powder and onion powder, mixing well.
   • Prompt for image: Depict the addition of garlic and onion powders to the sauce.
7. Combine Everything
   • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
   • Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top and simmer for 5 minutes.
   • Prompt for image: Show the chicken being added back to the skillet, covered with sauce and bacon.

Enjoy your meal!