SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

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A tangy mustard sauce is used to dress the spinach and top the chicken. The mustard sauce can also be drizzled over steak or tossed with boiled potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces)
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
4 cups (about 2 1/2 ounces) baby spinach

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Make mustard sauce: Add minced shallot to same pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in mustard and vinegar; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add butter; swirl pan until incorporated. Stir any accumulated chicken juices into sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, toss spinach with half the mustard sauce. Place chicken on a serving plate; drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve spinach on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 52 g

Krishanthi Krishanthi
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it a great weeknight meal. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the spinach is always wilted just the way I like it.


Clara Riddle
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of chicken and spinach, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Durjoy Kundu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. I love the combination of chicken and spinach, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Gogo Duma
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Yahya Hussen
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender.


Jean Mukonyo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Joe Cheatum
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Dhanmaya Bantha
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the spinach is packed with nutrients.


Meraj Nil
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever made.


XIN RO NI
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The spinach is hidden in the sauce, so they won't even notice it.


Ismail Yakubu
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of chicken and spinach, and it's always delicious.


kanxi prema
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and spinach cook quickly and the sauce is flavorful.


phillip abney
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the spinach was perfectly wilted.


Bharat Khokhar Khokhar
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


zara bello
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. I love the combination of chicken and spinach.


Vibez pluz
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jonathan Clausell
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was so tender.


MD Abubokkar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach was wilted just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.