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**Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms: A Hearty and Flavorful Comfort Dish**
Whether you’re looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or a special meal for guests, this smothered chicken will not disappoint. Read on for the recipe, tips, and why you’ll love this comforting dish.
### Ingredients
#### For the Chicken:
– **4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts**
– **2 tbsp olive oil** (for searing the chicken)
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1 tsp garlic powder**
– **1 tsp onion powder**
– **1/2 tsp paprika** (optional for extra flavor)
For the Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms:
– **4 slices bacon**, chopped
– **1 cup mushrooms**, sliced (button or cremini mushrooms work well)
– **3 cloves garlic**, minced
– **10 oz fresh spinach** (or about 6 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
– **1 cup heavy cream**
– **1/2 cup chicken broth**
– **1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese**
– **1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese** (optional, for extra cheesiness)
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **Fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)