4 garlic cloves, minced
⅔ cup half and half
⅔ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
4 slices Pepper Jack cheese or Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 13″ x 9″ x 4″ deep baking dish with butter.
Season the Chicken:
Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and paprika.
Lay the chicken breasts flat-side down in the greased baking dish.
Bake for 15-20 minutes at 375°F.
Prepare the Creamed Spinach:
While the chicken bakes, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the spinach and cover, cooking for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Stir in minced garlic and half and half, bringing to a boil.
Mix in shredded mozzarella cheese, and cook on high until the cheese melts (about 30 seconds). Reduce heat to low and stir until smooth (another 1 minute). Season with salt and remove from heat.
Cook the Mushrooms:
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 1-2 minutes until caramelized. Do not salt.
Assemble the Smothered Chicken:
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