Spinach Garlic Chicken
Spinach Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and healthy skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with fresh garlic and vibrant spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the spinach and garlic sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For added richness, stir in a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese into the spinach mixture before serving.
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