Chicken and Spinach Skillet Delight
A quick and nutritious skillet dish featuring chicken and spinach in a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup baby spinach, packed tight
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium to high heat.
- Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook until the onion is soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings (basil, oregano, pepper, salt, and garlic powder) to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the baby spinach to the pan and cook, stirring gently, until the spinach begins to wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and spinach mixture over long grain rice cooked in chicken broth for added flavor.
Notes
For a heartier meal, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. You can also serve this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.