Description
A quick and tasty Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner that brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Chicken Broth: 1 cup
- Spinach: 4 cups (fresh)
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add spinach and cherry tomatoes, stirring gently.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce and veggies over the top, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor if time allows.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing for juiciness.
- Save leftover sauce for drizzling over grains or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Skillet Dinner, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal