Best 9 Sauteed Chicken With Spinach Recipes

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Craving for a wholesome and flavorful meal? Look no further than this sautéed chicken with spinach, a culinary masterpiece that blends tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and aromatic spices into a symphony of flavors. This versatile dish offers three delectable variations to satisfy every palate: the classic sautéed chicken with spinach, a creamy version enriched with a velvety sauce, and a tangy twist infused with lemon and capers. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, making this article a treasure trove for chicken and spinach enthusiasts.

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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

CLASSIC LEMON CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lemons
4 chicken cutlets, pounded thinly into scallopini
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, peeled
16 caper berries
10 large green olives
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock or broth
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Sauteed Spinach, recipe follows
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled
2 pounds spinach
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice from one and a half lemons and reserve. Cut the remaining half lemon into very thin slices. Remove seeds and set the lemon slices aside.
  • Season the chicken scallopini with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, coating both sides, and tap the excess flour off. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add as many scallopini into the pan that will fit without touching, and cook until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. Flip and cook second side until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove scallopini and drain on paper towel.
  • When done with the scallopini, wipe off the fat from the skillet with paper towels. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, butter, garlic, and lemon juice and slices to the skillet. Cook, scraping the bottom until garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Scoop out the lemon slices and set aside. Add the caper berries and olives and cook, stirring gently for about 4 minutes. Pour in wine and bring to a boil. Cook until the wine is reduced by half. Add the chicken stock and boil until slightly syrupy. Return the scallopini to the skillet and coat each piece in the sauce. Add parsley and swirl into sauce.
  • Divide scallopini onto separate plates. Spoon the sauce over, and add the caper berries and olives around scallopini. Add some of the spinach on the side. Finish by decorating each plate with reserved lemon slices on top of the scallopini.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Crush garlic cloves with the side of the knife and add to the oil. Cook until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Add the spinach in handfuls, and season lightly with salt and pepper, and cover pan. Cook until spinach releases its liquid. Uncover pan, and cook stirring until spinach is wilted and water has evaporated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRESH SPINACH PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound fresh spinach linguine
4 (6-ounce each) chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
Sprig of fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried and crumbled
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup Madeira wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs-(such as tarragon, chives, chervil or parsley)
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguine and cook until a little less than al dente, about 8 minutes. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, heat until the butter is melted. Then add the chicken breasts, skin side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly colored.
  • When done, transfer chicken breasts to a plate and set aside. Discard any fat from your skillet. Now, to the skillet add 2 tablespoons of butter, heat until butter is melted. Add onion, celery, carrots and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, add rosemary, and bay leaf and cook, covered over moderately low heat for 5 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through but still slightly springy to the touch. Again, remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate, pouring any remaining juice into the skillet and set aside. Now, prepare the sauce. To the same skillet add madeira and chicken broth, cook until reduced by half. Then add heavy cream and reduce until sauce is lightly thickened. Drain and pat dry linguine and transfer to a serving plate and toss with remaining tablespoon of butter. Top with chicken breasts. To the sauce add minced fresh herbs, taste for seasoning, adding salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Gently pour sauce over linguine and chicken, making sure to evenly coat the entire surface. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN OVER SPINACH



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Grilled Chicken Over Spinach is shared by Michelle Krzmarzick of Torrance, California. "With two young children to keep me busy, it's essential to have a few 'ready-in-minutes' she confides. "This is a recipe I've pieced together and added my own touches to. It really satisfies my family."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
SAUTEED SPINACH:
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon over chicken. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms; saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; saute for 2 minutes or until wilted. Transfer to a serving platter; top with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO RELISH AND SPINACH



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When tomatoes and spinach aren't in season, canned and frozen varieties are sound choices -- they're packed fresh, are less expensive, and can be kept on hand.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon jarred capers, drained
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together tomatoes, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, and capers. Season tomato relish with salt and pepper.
  • Working with one piece at a time, lay chicken flat; holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface, split in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap; lightly pound each cutlet with a meat mallet or bottom of a heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook cutlets, in batches, until browned and opaque throughout, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and cover loosely with foil.
  • To skillet, add spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato relish, and serve with spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 53 g

SKILLET MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND CARROTS



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In this one-skillet meal, mustard-coated chicken thighs are nestled on a bed of butter-sautéed scallions and carrots before the whole pan is popped into the oven to roast until golden. Just before serving, baby spinach and loads of fresh dill are tossed with the pan drippings, wilting slightly and absorbing all of the rich flavors. Serve this over rice or polenta, or with bread for mopping up the drippings. That's all you'll need to make it a satisfying meal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, one pot, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6 or 7 thighs)
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
3 medium carrots (about 6 ounces)
4 tablespoons/60 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 sprig fresh oregano, marjoram or rosemary
2/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup good dry white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 ounces baby spinach
1 cup chopped fresh dill
Fresh lemon juice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and position a rack in the center. In a small bowl, stir together garlic, salt, coriander and pepper. Rub all over chicken, then set aside to rest at room temperature while you prepare vegetables.
  • Thinly slice the scallions. Peel carrots if you like, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup).
  • Heat a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over high. When hot, add 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted, place chicken skin-side down in skillet. Cook, without moving, until skin has browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken, skin-side up, to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, along with scallions, oregano sprig and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and lightly browned, 3 minutes, then stir in stock, wine and carrots. Bring liquid to a simmer. Cover pan and cook, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the chicken all over with the mustard. Nestle chicken into skillet skin-side up.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and cook, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and transfer chicken to a plate.
  • If pan juices are watery, bring to a simmer over high heat and cook until thickened. Pluck out the oregano sprig and discard. Stir spinach, dill and a pinch of salt into pan, tossing to coat with pan juices and wilt greens. Spoon spinach, carrots, and pan juices over the chicken, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve.

LEMON AND GARLIC CHICKEN WITH SPICED SPINACH



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This is a heavenly combination; I'm not sure what I like best, the subtly spiced spinach or the chicken. They make a great combo. When you add the rinsed spinach to the pan after cooking the chicken it will wilt in the liquid left on the leaves after washing, and it will deglaze the pan at the same time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (most weigh 8 to 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 generous bunch spinach, stemmed and washed well in 2 changes water, or 2 6-ounce bags baby spinach, washed
2 allspice berries, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds or cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour such as rice flour or corn flour
2 tablespoons grapeseed, sunflower or canola oil

Steps:

  • Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal pieces (3 if they are 12 ounces or more) and place in the bowl. Stir together and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine ground allspice, coriander or cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl or ramekin and set aside.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry (discard marinade). Place two sheets of plastic wrap (1 large sheet if you have extra-wide wrap) on your work surface, overlapping slightly, to make 1 wide sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a piece of chicken in the middle of plastic sheet and brush lightly with oil. Cover the chicken with another wide layer of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the outside, pound chicken breast with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until about 1/4 inch thick. (Don't pound too hard or you'll tear the meat. If that happens it won't be the end of the world, you'll just have a few pieces to cook.) Repeat with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
  • Season pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper on one side only. Dredge lightly in the flour (you won't use all of it).
  • Turn oven on low. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over high heat and add the oil. When oil is hot, place one or two pieces of chicken in the pan - however many will fit without crowding the pan. Cook for for 1 1/2 minutes until bottom is browned in spots. Turn over and brown on other side, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Do not overcook or chicken will be dry.) Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. If there is more than a tablespoon of fat in the pan, pour some (but not all) of it off into a jar or bowl.
  • Turn burner heat down to medium. Add ground spices to the pan and when they begin to sizzle add spinach and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and deglazing the bottom of the pan with the liquid that comes off the spinach, until spinach wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a platter or to plates and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 591 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Coldsnap46

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon McCormick basil laves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick black pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 10 minutes or until browned. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH, GARLIC, AND PINE NUTS



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Why relegate the wilted greens to the side? Here, dollops of tangy goat cheese and a handful of pine nuts conspire to make spinach the star of the show.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/2 inch thick
Coarse salt
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 bunch spinach, trimmed and rinsed (10 oz)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and saute in batches, adding another tablespoon oil, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil, garlic, and pepper flakes to pan. Cook spinach in batches, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
  • To serve, top chicken with spinach and sprinkle with pine nuts and dollops of goat cheese. Squeeze with lemon and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 g, Cholesterol 105 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 270 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips against the grain.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the chicken, make sure to do it in batches if necessary. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe. It has a mild flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients.
  • Season the chicken well: Be sure to season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: Don't be afraid to cook the chicken until it's slightly browned. This will give it a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Add the spinach at the end: Spinach cooks very quickly, so it's best to add it to the pan towards the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent it from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve immediately: Sautéed chicken with spinach is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will ensure that the chicken is still hot and juicy, and the spinach is still bright and green.

Conclusion:

Sautéed chicken with spinach is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a healthy dish that's low in calories and fat. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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