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A golden-brown chicken and spinach skillet seasoned with garlic and lemon
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High-Protein Chicken and Spinach Skillet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Add diced onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add spinach in batches, tossing frequently until just wilted.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Toss all ingredients together to combine and serve immediately.