Spinach Garlic Chicken
Spinach Garlic Chicken is a flavorful, healthy skillet dish combining tender chicken breasts 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: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the spinach and garlic sauce over the top.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra richness, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken just before serving or serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.
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