Description
Two delicious and easy-to-make chicken recipes – Baked Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms and Spicy Chicken Livers with Mushrooms.
Ingredients
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Baked Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Spicy Chicken Livers with Mushrooms:
- 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Baked Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sauté garlic and mushrooms in olive oil until softened. Add spinach, wilt, and season. Place seasoned chicken in the dish, top with spinach-mushroom mix, cheeses, and olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Spicy Chicken Livers with Mushrooms: Sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in oil and butter. Add chicken livers, sear, season, and cook until done. Garnish with parsley and serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic before baking.
- Do not overcook the livers or they may become tough. Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Both dishes pair well with various sides like rice, bread, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Baked Chicken: 1 chicken breast with toppings, Spicy Livers: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Baked Chicken: 310, Spicy Livers: 240
- Sugar: Baked Chicken: 1g, Spicy Livers: 2g
- Sodium: Baked Chicken: 390mg, Spicy Livers: 300mg
- Fat: Baked Chicken: 16g, Spicy Livers: 15g
- Saturated Fat: Baked Chicken: 5g, Spicy Livers: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Baked Chicken: 9g, Spicy Livers: 8g
- Trans Fat: Baked Chicken: 0g, Spicy Livers: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Baked Chicken: 4g, Spicy Livers: 5g
- Fiber: Baked Chicken: 1g, Spicy Livers: 1g
- Protein: Baked Chicken: 38g, Spicy Livers: 20g
- Cholesterol: Baked Chicken: 95mg, Spicy Livers: 385mg
