Sautéed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Sauce

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Chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce with wilted spinach for a flavorful Whole30 meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, extra virgin 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to release their flavor.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add 4 cups fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned on top.

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