Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Spinach Budget Bowl

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A simple, flavorful sautéed chicken dish with fresh garlic and tender spinach, perfect for an affordable, nutritious meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh spinach, 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Mince 3 garlic cloves finely.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté with the chicken for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and toss with the chicken and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
  5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chicken and spinach mixture. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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