Description
Chicken and spinach come together in this delightful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With tender, juicy chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and vibrant spinach infused with garlic, this recipe is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Finished off with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a splash of lemon juice, every bite is a celebration of taste. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees satisfaction at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 4 servings
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese; stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with spinach (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg