Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Spinach

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a savory roasted garlic and wilted spinach sauce, perfect for a healthy family dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe (high-protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, fresh spinach 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 garlic cloves on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Step 2: While garlic roasts, pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and the roasted garlic cloves; mash garlic with a spoon to release flavors.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 cups fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Step 7: Plate chicken breasts and spoon the roasted garlic spinach mixture on top. Serve immediately.

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