Description
Discover a delightful chicken and spinach recipe that combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach for a nutritious, flavorful meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Wash spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, add grated Parmesan, and mix gently until combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with spinach (200g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg