Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon Garlic Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with garlic and lemon, served over a bed of sautéed fresh spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 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 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook 5-6 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest. In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 6 cups fresh spinach and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and tender, coating it in the garlicky lemon sauce.
Step 5: Serve the rested chicken breasts over the lemon garlic spinach immediately.