One Pot Chicken And Spinach
Description
This delicious one pot chicken and spinach is an easy to make, hearty and healthy meal that can be cooked in just one pot. It's a perfect meal for busy nights and can be served for lunch or dinner. The combination of chicken and spinach gives you the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. This dish is also very versatile, as you can easily adjust the ingredients to fit your taste. You can add more vegetables or even switch out the chicken for another type of protein. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have in your refrigerator.
Prep Time
This one pot chicken and spinach recipe is so easy to make that you can whip it up in no time. All you need to do is gather the ingredients and you're ready to go. It only takes 10 minutes of prep time to get this meal ready to cook.
Cook Time
Once you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go, you can cook this one pot chicken and spinach in just 20 minutes. This is a great meal to make on busy nights when you need something fast and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute more. Add the white wine and cook until it has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spinach. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Notes
This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free chicken broth and omitting the white wine. You can also make it dairy-free by omitting the Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 214, Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 27 g
Recipe Tips
For an extra boost of flavor, add some freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, oregano, or basil. You can also add some diced bell peppers for additional color and flavor. This one pot chicken and spinach can also be served over cooked rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. To make it a freezer meal, simply cool the cooked dish completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the pot over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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