Description
Chicken and spinach come together in this flavorful dish that’s both healthy and indulgent. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection, mingling with vibrant, fresh spinach and a hint of garlic, all drizzled in a delightful sauce. This recipe not only looks stunning on your plate but also packs a nutritious punch, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy a meal that will please the entire family while sneaking in those greens!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and wash spinach thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the pan; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in fresh spinach, cooking until just wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; mix well.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg