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The Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet Sensation is a delightful dish that brings together zesty lemon flavors, aromatic garlic, and tender chicken breasts, all cooked perfectly in one skillet. This recipe is not only quick and easy, but it also boasts a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome choice for any weeknight dinner. The tender chicken, paired with the freshness of spinach and the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet Sensation

This one skillet lemon garlic chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, served with fresh spinach and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 pieces fresh lemons zest and juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • to taste Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
Keyword chicken, dinner, easy, garlic, lemon, skillet