Healthy Italian Chicken and Spinach Skillet
This healthy Italian chicken and spinach skillet is a simple one pan dinner made with tender chicken, wilted spinach, and a light Italian tomato sauce. It is perfect for easy weeknights and balanced family meals.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Skillet
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 5 cups fresh spinach packed
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and lightly season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. This helps the chicken brown properly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes before stirring.
- Continue cooking the chicken until fully cooked through, then transfer it to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring briefly to bloom the herbs.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, scraping the skillet until it deepens in color.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
- Add the spinach in batches, stirring until fully wilted and evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Serve on its own for a lighter meal or with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze dry before adding.