Easy Healthy Dinner: 30 Minute Spring Chicken Skillet
A bright, high-protein skillet dinner with seared chicken, fresh spinach, and lemon. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for an easy healthy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the spring skillet base
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon lemon broth mixture over the top and simmer 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning. For meal prep, store portions in airtight containers up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.