Chicken and Spinach Skillet Delight
A quick and healthy skillet dish featuring chicken, spinach, and feta cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet High-sided skillet recommended for even cooking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large, high-sided skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Slice the chicken thighs into smaller segments and season them generously with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the fresh spinach, half of the halved cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts down.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, the remaining half of the cherry tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently reheat for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season the veggie mixture with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Once everything is heated through, serve your Chicken and Spinach Skillet Delight warm, and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. You can substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese if you prefer a different taste.