Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet (Printable)

Tender chicken simmered with tomatoes and spinach for a quick, wholesome meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained)
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Oils

06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Dairy

08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
11 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Stir in the roughly chopped spinach and cook for approximately 2 minutes, tossing gently, until just wilted.
06 - Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato-spinach mixture. Simmer together for 2–3 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow the flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately alongside rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce practically builds itself from the tomatoes and broth, so you get big flavor with almost zero effort.
  • It is naturally gluten free and low carb, which means everyone at the table can dig in without a second thought.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it a stealth meal prep champion.
02 -
  • Do not skip scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan when you add the broth because that fond is where the deepest flavor lives.
  • Crowding the skillet with chicken will cause it to steam rather than sear, so use the largest pan you own or work in batches.
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for three minutes after searing before slicing so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto your plate.
  • If your tomatoes are out of season and lack sweetness, add a tiny pinch of sugar to the broth to balance the acidity.

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