Dinner
Chicken with Tomato and Spinach
Tender chicken simmered in a bright tomato sauce with spinach and herbs.
Made for sharingA simple skillet dinner with enough sauce for spooning over rice, pasta or crusty bread.
Why You’ll Love It
It is colorful, naturally saucy and uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.
The recipe
Chicken with Tomato and Spinach
Tender chicken simmered in a bright tomato sauce with spinach and herbs.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Sear the chicken.
Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat with a few drops of olive oil. Sear the fillets 3–4 minutes per side, until golden. Remove and set aside.
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2. Start the sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and slightly translucent.
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3. Add the tomato and spinach
Stir in the tomato sauce and fresh herbs. Mix well and cook 3–4 minutes over medium heat to let the flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the spinach and cook 2–3 minutes, until wilted and tender.
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5. Finish cooking.
Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 5–7 minutes, until fully cooked and infused with the sauce.
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6. Serve.
Serve each fillet topped with plenty of tomato and spinach sauce. Finish with fresh herb leaves or a crack of black pepper if you like.
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