Lemony Chicken with Spinach and Potatoes
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Lemony Chicken with Spinach and Potatoes
Serves: 4 | Total Time: 45 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
🌟 Why This Recipe Works 🌟
This fuss-free, flavorful chicken dish combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant, crisped potatoes and wilted spinach for a satisfying weeknight meal. The secret lies in searing the chicken breasts for a golden crust while simultaneously microwaving the potatoes to soften. Then, we crisped the potatoes in the same pan for extra flavor, finishing them off with lemon, garlic, and thyme for a savory, citrusy kick. Baby spinach, wilted at the end, pairs wonderfully with the tangy lemon notes, while crumbled goat cheese adds a rich, tangy finish. 🧀✨
🥔 Ingredients 🥬
- 🍟 1 pound fingerling potatoes, unpeeled, halved lengthwise
- 🫒 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each), trimmed
- 🍋 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 🌿 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 🥬 3 ounces (about 3 cups) baby spinach
- 🧀 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
👨🍳 Instructions 👩🍳
Prep the Potatoes: In a microwave-safe bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
Cook the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken and cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Crisp the Potatoes: In the same skillet, place the microwaved potatoes cut-side down in the remaining fat and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, butter, garlic, thyme, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Assemble and Serve: Transfer the potato-spinach mixture to a platter, place the chicken on top, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy! 🥂
💪 Nutrition Facts (per serving) 💪
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value (DV) |
---|---|---|
Calories 🔥 | 425 kcal | 21% |
Protein 🥩 | 36g | 72% |
Total Fat 🥑 | 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 🍰 | 6g | 30% |
Carbohydrates 🍞 | 30g | 11% |
Fiber 🥦 | 5g | 20% |
✨ Note: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and serving sizes. Enjoy your meal in moderation! 🌈🍽️
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