One-Pan Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A straightforward, flavorful chicken dish featuring tender sautéed chicken breasts with garlic and fresh spinach, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 12 oz total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
4 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown.
Step 2: Flip the chicken breasts and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking and stirring the garlic around the chicken for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach to the pan, stirring gently to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken and spinach. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.