Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Mushroom–Spinach Pan Sauce & Smashed Yukon Golds
A polished but easy chicken dinner: lemon-garlic roasted chicken breasts with a savory mushroom-spinach pan sauce, plus buttery smashed potatoes. It reads elegant rather than weeknight-basic and uses ingredients readily available in early spring.
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- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack 2 lb $5.49/lb sale
- Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms or Baby Bella Mushrooms 16 oz $2.79 for 8 oz or $6.00 for 24 oz
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spinach 8 oz $5.00 for 16 oz
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 2 lb $1.49/lb
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 large $1.49/lb
- Garlic 1 bulb $1.50 each
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton $1.79 sale
- Parsley 1 bunch $1.69 each
- Fresh Lemon 2 lemons $1.69 each organic / bag available
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes ($1.49/lb) in salted water and boil 15–18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let steam dry.
- Season 2 lb chicken breast ($5.49/lb sale) with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sear in an oven-safe skillet with oil over medium-high for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F. Rest on a plate.
- Meanwhile, smash the cooked potatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil or butter, season with salt and pepper, and roast 20–25 minutes until crisp on the edges.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, cook 1 sliced yellow onion ($1.49/lb) in a little oil for 4–5 minutes. Add 16 oz sliced mushrooms ($5.58 if using two 8 oz packs at $2.79) and cook until well browned, 8–10 minutes. Add 2 more minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth ($1.79/carton) and the juice of 1 lemon. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in 8 oz baby spinach (half the 16 oz bag, $5.00) until wilted. Finish with chopped parsley ($1.69) and, if available, a knob of butter or spoonful of cream from home.
- Slice chicken and return any juices to the pan sauce. Serve over the mushroom-spinach mixture with crispy smashed potatoes on the side. Garnish with more parsley and lemon wedges.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: About $22–$30 + wine
Health notes: Lean protein with a richer sauce. About 600–800 calories per serving depending on added butter/oil.
Drink pairing: Best with Chardonnay; Pinot Noir also works if you want red.