Pan-Seared Chicken with Sautéed Spinach and Garlic

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Pan-seared to golden perfection served alongside vibrant sautéed spinach infused with garlic. This chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh 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 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 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. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil with 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 cups fresh spinach leaves to the skillet with garlic, sautéing and stirring for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and bright green. Season with an additional pinch of salt, then drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the spinach and toss.
  4. Step 4: Serve the seared chicken breasts sliced over or alongside the garlic sautéed spinach immediately.

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