Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Spinach in Lemon Sauce

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A simple, wholesome dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with garlic and fresh spinach, finished with a bright lemon sauce. This 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 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 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.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, stirring to combine and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the spinach and lemon sauce over them, and warm through for 1-2 minutes before serving.

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