Curried Chicken and Spinach

Name: Curried Chicken and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 yellow onion (large, finely chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric (ground); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 package fresh spinach (5 ounce); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 4 naan breads (whole); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

A quick and vibrant skillet meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce with fresh spinach, served with warm naan.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Indian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.36/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 yellow onion (large, finely chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric (ground)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
1 cup chicken broth
1 package fresh spinach (5 ounce)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 naan breads (whole)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds of cubed chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: Add 1 large finely chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add spices and liquid: Stir in 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds. Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in 1 package of fresh spinach, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve: Warm 4 whole naan breads according to package directions. Garnish the curried chicken with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot with the naan.

Notes

For a creamier curry, you can stir in 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or a splash of coconut milk at the end, but this is optional and will change the nutritional values.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 395
Protein: 38.5 g
Carbohydrates: 40.1 g
Fat: 10.2 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Sugar: 5.7 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg