One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon and Spinach

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A simple and flavorful one-pot chicken dish where tender chicken breasts are cooked in garlic butter and brightened with fresh lemon and spinach. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy. Add 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce and spinach over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm through before serving.

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