Description
Enjoy the vibrant combination of succulent chicken and fresh spinach in this quick, healthy dish that’s perfect for impressing guests or savoring a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Add minced garlic to the pan during the last minute of cooking, sautéing until fragrant.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, then add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and toss everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with spinach (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Swap out spinach for kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or Italian herbs to customize your dish. For added moisture when reheating leftovers, splash in a little water.