Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet (Print Page)

Tender chicken breasts simmered with juicy tomatoes and fresh spinach in an easy skillet meal ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Oils

06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Dairy

08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
11 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften and release their natural juices. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for approximately 2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato and spinach mixture. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
07 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The entire dish comes together in one skillet, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent on a busy night.
  • Burst cherry tomatoes create their own light sauce so you never need a jar of anything store-bought.
  • It is naturally low carb and gluten-free without feeling like you are sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
02 -
  • Do not skip pounding the chicken to an even thickness or the thin ends will dry out before the thick centers cook through.
  • Letting the tomatoes burst naturally in the pan creates a far better sauce than rushing them with high heat or mashing them early.
03 -
  • Resist the urge to move the chicken while it sears because letting it sit undisturbed is what creates that flavorful golden crust.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished dish right before serving wakes up every flavor on the plate in a way nothing else can.

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