Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe

Name: Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 5 cloves garlic; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 cup spinach; 1 tbsp capers; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
260 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Italian Skillet Chicken Recipe

Isaac Lopez

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Ready in 30 minutes, this Italian chicken skillet recipe is a great option for a healthy and comforting dinner. This is a simple skillet chicken recipe that calls for real ingredients and is seasoned with bright spices and lemon.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
5 cloves garlic minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cup spinach
1 tbsp capers
1 lemon juice of

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Instructions

Pat dry the chicken and season with oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder on all sides.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it's shimmery but not smoking. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip and sear for another 4 minutes on the other side until golden. Take the chicken out of the skillet and set it aside.
Heat one tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet. Saute onion and garlic until translucent. Add in the tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are blistered. Add in the spinach and capers and cook until the spinach is wilted.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for a minute. Add lemon juice and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat drying the chicken will help it sear and brown better and will also keep it from splattering oil all over.
Make sure to season the chicken breast well on both sides. No one likes bland chicken for dinner.
Cast iron skillet keeps the heat pretty well. Therefore make sure the skillet is not too hot otherwise your chicken will not cook evenly and completely.
Pat drying the chicken will help it sear and brown better and will also keep it from splattering oil all over.
You can also use chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
Make sure to season the chicken breast well on both sides. No one likes bland chicken for dinner.
Cast iron skillet keeps the heat pretty well. Therefore make sure the skillet is not too hot otherwise your chicken will not cook evenly and completely.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this dish for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 663mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1271IU (25%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	260kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	784mg	33%
Potassium	663mg	14%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1271IU	25%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%