Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Creamed Spinach

Name: Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch salt; 5 ounce fresh spinach; 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Golden-brown chicken breasts, pan-seared for a crispy exterior, served alongside creamy spinach made with unsweetened almond milk and garlic.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.76/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
Paleo

Ingredients

12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch salt
5 ounce fresh spinach
0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 pinch of salt.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
To the same skillet (reduce heat to medium-low), add the fresh spinach. Cook, stirring, until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes. This may need to be done in batches if your skillet is not large enough.
Stir in 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk and 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder to the spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the liquid reduces slightly and the spinach becomes creamy. Add a tiny pinch of salt or pepper if desired, tasting first.
Slice the chicken breasts (if desired) and serve immediately with the garlic creamed spinach.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, ensure the chicken is very dry before seasoning and searing. Using a cast-iron skillet can help achieve a better sear.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 358
Protein: 45.3 g
Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
Fat: 11.9 g
Fiber: 7.8 g
Sodium: 416 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Sugar: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg