Bright, colorful, and oh so easy. Skillet lemon spinach chicken is bursting with flavor from lemon, tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a touch of white wine. And, it all comes together in a single pot, ready in about 35 minutes. Make yourself some rice and you’re ready to eat.
It’s perfect for weeknights when you’re hungry and haven’t got a lot of time to cook. And since it doesn’t cook for very long, it won’t heat up your kitchen too much. Great for summer, especially when tomatoes are in season.
This recipe was inspired by an online friend. He posted a photo and listed the main ingredients. It looked so good I decided to try it myself, and added my own spin with some oregano, a bit of chicken broth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to brighten the flavor.
I used sauvignon blanc for the white wine (since that is what I had handy). A pinot gris would work too. You want something citrusy and aromatic, but not too sweet.
I had a package of mixed grape tomatoes (yellow, orange, red, and dark red), so I just popped in a few of those. But regular grape or cherry tomatoes are fine.
Skillet Lemon Spinach Chicken
Lemon skillet spinach chicken is bright, colorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Ready in about 35 minutes. All in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 T butter
- 1 chicken thigh (bone-in)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 C white wine
- 1/4C chicken broth
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3C small tomatoes (cherry or grape, about 3 or 4)
- 1 C spinach, washed and drained
Instructions
- Melt butter on medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in pan, turning once (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add garlic, oregano, wine, broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook 20-25 minutes, covered.
- Remove the lid and add tomatoes and spinach.
- Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Skillet Lemon Spinach Chicken Substitutions and Variations
- Swap the tomatoes for some red bell pepper (about 1/4 cup)
- Add a sliced crimini mushroom or two
- Don’t want wine? Add more chicken broth, or substitute some cream
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