Description
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, tangy, and protein-packed garlic yogurt sauce with fresh spinach. A healthy Mediterranean-inspired dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
– 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
– 3 cups fresh baby spinach
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest
– 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinning)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season & Sear: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden. Remove.
2. Sauté: Lower heat to medium. Cook onion until soft (3 mins), then add garlic for 1 min.
3. Make Sauce: Reduce heat to LOW. Stir in yogurt, lemon juice, herbs, and broth. Whisk until smooth and warm (do not boil).
4. Wilt: Add spinach and stir until wilted.
5. Finish: Return chicken to pan. Coat with sauce and warm through for 2 mins.
Notes
– Prevents Curdling: Keep heat low when adding yogurt.
– Storage: Good in fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 9