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Easy Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner

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Succulent chicken & vibrant spinach in a tangy lemon sauce. Quick, healthy, and delicious – perfect for an impressive family dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Napa Valley olive oil preferred
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Meyer lemon juice preferred

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then transfer everything to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 41gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 460mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: Sometimes I'm out of fresh spinach, and I've found that a bag of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed really dry, works wonderfully here.
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