Description
A quick and easy chicken dinner for two featuring succulent chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, and vibrant spinach, all cooked in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups of spinach
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cherry tomatoes and spinach, pat dry. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Sauté chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Combine: Slice chicken and return it to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another minute or two to warm through.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg