Chicken with Spinach Garlic and Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Chicken with Spinach Garlic and Tomato Sauce recipe. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a flavorful medley of garlic, crushed red pepper, and tender spinach, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with oregano, basil, and a touch of chicken broth for depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder saves time without sacrificing flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy nights. Serve it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or crispy crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold Mediterranean flavors, this dish is as wholesome as it is irresistible, perfect for feeding a family or impressing dinner guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, oregano, basil, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Uncover the skillet and add the fresh spinach, stirring gently until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the chicken with spinach garlic and tomato sauce over cooked rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3333 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2882 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
