Description
Home cooks adore this chicken and spinach skillet dinner for its quick preparation and wholesome ingredients. Mediterranean flavors combine elegantly, promising a satisfying meal you can savor in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 (14 ½ oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup baby spinach, packed tightly
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Searing Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully sauté chicken strips until golden and fully cooked, rotating frequently to achieve uniform caramelization.
- Flavor Foundation: Add diced onions to the skillet, stirring alongside chicken until onions become softened and translucent, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Liquid and Seasoning Infusion: Introduce diced tomatoes with their natural juices, water, dried basil, oregano, pepper, salt, and garlic powder, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings and create a robust cooking liquid.
- Simmering Stage: Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow ingredients to simmer gently, melding flavors and developing depth.
- Spinach Integration: Uncover the skillet, gently fold in baby spinach leaves, continuously stirring until they wilt and harmonize with the chicken mixture, creating a vibrant and nutritious ensemble.
- Serving Composition: Prepare long grain rice cooked in chicken broth, then plate the skillet’s aromatic chicken and spinach mixture atop the fragrant rice, presenting a complete and satisfying one-pan meal ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Sear Chicken Perfectly: Brown chicken strips evenly by using high heat and constant movement, ensuring golden exterior and juicy interior without overcooking.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Allow tomatoes, herbs, and spices to simmer together, creating a deeply layered taste profile that penetrates chicken and spinach thoroughly.
- Spinach Wilting Technique: Add fresh spinach at the end and stir continuously, preventing overcooking and maintaining vibrant green color and tender texture.
- Rice Pairing Strategy: Cook rice in chicken broth instead of water to enhance overall dish complexity and provide a complementary flavor foundation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg