Sautéed Garlic Herb Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Sautéed with garlic, fresh herbs, and earthy mushrooms, served over a bed of wilted spinach for a wholesome dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 400 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 12 oz total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 8 oz, sliced button mushrooms
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 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. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves along with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups baby spinach to the skillet with the mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, and cook everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors before serving.