Garlic Chicken Spinach
This garlic chicken spinach dish is a quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring tender chicken pieces infused with fragrant garlic, complemented by wilted fresh spinach. The dish boasts a vibrant green and golden-brown appearance, with aromas of garlic and lemon filling the kitchen as it cooks. It’s perfect for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner with bold, comforting flavors.
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Calories: 320kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
- Garlic finely minced – 4 cloves
- Chicken thighs boneless and skinless – 4 pieces
- Fresh spinach roughly chopped – 5 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest and juice – 1/2 lemon
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional – 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized strips
- Season chicken with salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Add chicken and cook until lightly golden
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly
- Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using
- Add lemon zest and juice
- Cook another minute until chicken is fully cooked
- Serve warm
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg