Jul 14 2026
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Smothered Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Ruth Ann's Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled chicken, bacon, mushrooms, on fresh spinach, with cheese & tomato

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Dairy

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and measure them accordingly.

  2. 2

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.

Cooking Chicken

  1. 3

    Season and Grill Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In the same skillet with bacon grease, grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Sautéing Vegetables

  1. 4

    Sauté Mushrooms

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the chopped mushrooms for about 5 minutes until tender.

  2. 5

    Add Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Layer Ingredients

    On a serving plate, place a bed of sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Top with grilled chicken.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Tomato

    Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken, and top with sliced tomatoes. Optionally, crumble the cooked bacon on top.

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