Lemon Chicken Spinach Skillet
This lemon chicken spinach skillet is a quick and vibrant dish that combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts with wilted, glossy spinach, all infused with fresh lemon juice and zest. The dish is cooked entirely in one pan, creating a bright, flavorful, and satisfying meal with a tender texture and colorful appearance.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts boneless and skinless – 4 pieces
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zested and juiced – 1 whole
- Fresh spinach vibrant green, stems removed – 4 cups
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional – pinch
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness
- Season chicken with salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Add chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked
- Remove chicken and set aside
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted
- Stir in lemon juice and zest
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss with spinach and garlic
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
- Serve warm
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 900mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg