Sautéed Chicken with Spinach and Garlic in Lemon Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Tender chicken breast sautéed with fresh spinach and garlic, finished with a bright lemon sauce for a healthy and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 280 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 280 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

2 pieces (about 12 oz total) chicken breast
4 cups fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Slice 2 chicken breasts into 1-inch strips and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Mince 4 garlic cloves and add to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp lemon juice, stir well, and cook for another minute to combine flavors. Remove from heat and serve immediately.