Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also packed with flavor? Look no further than all-in-one chicken with wilted spinach! This one-pot dish is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the spinach wilts down to a tender and flavorful side dish. Serve it with a side of rice or pasta, and you have a complete meal that the whole family will love!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH
This is super-simple chicken dish in a cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or rice.
Provided by KKraft
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
ALL-IN-ONE CHICKEN WITH WILTED SPINACH
Enjoy this healthy chicken traybake with a speedy spinach side that's packed with iron. It's also low in fat and contains four of your 5-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the beetroot, celeriac, onions and whole garlic cloves into a shallow roasting tin. Add the oil, 1 tbsp thyme, half the lemon zest, fennel seeds and a squeeze of lemon juice, then toss together. Roast for 20 mins while you prepare the chicken.
- Stir the mustard powder and paprika into 2 tbsp yogurt in a bowl. Add half the crushed garlic, the remaining lemon zest and thyme, and juice from half the lemon. Add the chicken and toss well until it's coated all over. Put the chicken in the tin with the veg and roast for 40 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- About 5 mins before the chicken is ready, wash and drain the spinach and put it in a pan with the remaining crushed garlic. Cook until wilted, then turn off the heat and stir in the remaining yogurt. Scatter some extra thyme over the chicken and vegetables, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
CLASSIC LEMON CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED SPINACH
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.
RACHAEL RAY CHICKEN FRANCESE AND WILTED SPINACH
From Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meal cookbook. I have not tried this yet so Preparation & Cooking time is approximate.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
- dredge the chicken in flour.
- in a small bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolk with milk or half-and-half.
- heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- add 2 tablespoons of EVOO and 2 tablespoons of butter to skillet.
- when heated add the crushed garlic, fry until aromatic.
- coat the chicken in the egg and milk mixture and fry on both sides for about 7-8 minutes.
- transfer chicken to plate and keep warm.
- add wine to the skillet, reduce for 1 minute.
- add the remaining tablespoon of butter, and parsley to the pan.
- pour sauce over chicken.
- bring skillet back to heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO.
- add garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
- add the spinach, toss to coat with the oil, keep tossing until spinach becomes wilted.
- add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
- server chicken along side the spinach.
- pass crusty bread around.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.5, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 284.8, Sodium 237.7, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 44.5
ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken.
Provided by ASCALESE
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes. Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt, as needed. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
WILTED SPINACH
Delicious wilted spinach with a simple Mediterranean dressing.
Provided by KNIVES0UT1979
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the spinach over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted but not soggy.
- Toss spinach in a bowl with the dressing, and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SPINACH CHICKEN PARMESAN
A family favorite. A classic dish with a Popeye-esque twist; so eat yer spinach (with chicken parmesan) and enjoy it, too!
Provided by KMSMOKEY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine cheese and seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly. Set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange coated chicken pieces in an 8x8x2 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, saute green onion in butter/margarine until tender. Stir in flour, then add milk all at once. Simmer, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in drained spinach and pimiento and mix together. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 185.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS WITH WILTED SPINACH
Categories Food Processor Chicken Leafy Green Mustard Bake Quick & Easy Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F. Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
- Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan. Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then cook spinach, covered, turning with tongs, until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then serve spinach with chicken.
LEMON AND GARLIC CHICKEN WITH SPICED SPINACH
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
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
CREAMY SAUTEED CHICKEN AND SPINACH
An interesting lowfat spinach saute under cooked chicken breast. Another great recipe for dieters from Betty Crocker's New Choices Cookbook!
Provided by ChipotleChick
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray.
- Heat the skillet on medium heat.
- Cook the chicken 2 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to med-low.
- Add milk, chicken broth, and the onion.
- Cook 5 minutes, turning the chicken on occasion, until the onions are tender.
- Add the spinach and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the juices of the chicken run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, and keep it warm.
- Increase heat to medium.
- Cook the spinach mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Serve the chicken on top of the spinach.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD
An interesting salad that is definitely not low cal! Very popular as a side dish or a meal with my family and friends.
Provided by CHPBD
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
- Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 568.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
IN-A-PINCH CHICKEN & SPINACH
I needed a fast supper while babysitting my grandchild. I used what my daughter-in-law had in the fridge and turned it into what's now one of our favorite chicken and spinach recipes. -Sandra Ellis, Stockbridge, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add spinach and salsa to pan; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach wilts quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Don't be afraid to experiment until you find the perfect flavor balance.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The spinach will start to wilt and lose its鮮豔色彩 if it sits for too long.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese: A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a delicious finishing touch to this dish.
Conclusion:
This all-in-one pasta dish with wilted spinach is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give this recipe a try!
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