Lemon Basil Chicken

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings (about 4 cups total)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ large yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 cups loosely packed baby spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; kosher salt and pepper; Prepared brown rice

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings (about 4 cups total)
Calories
349 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lemon Basil Chicken

Iris Warren

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Basil chicken with lemon is an easy one pan skillet meal packed with fresh flavors! This easy chicken recipe is fresh, healthy, cooks in a single skillet, and is ready to eat in 20 minutes! Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ large yellow onion finely chopped, about 1 cup
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups loosely packed baby spinach about 5 ounces
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups fresh basil leaves
kosher salt and pepper to taste
Prepared brown rice for serving

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 additional seconds.
Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium high, and let cook for 3 minutes, browning all sides. Stir in the soy sauce and black pepper. Let cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, letting the heat of the pan wilt it as you go. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Cook and stir just until the basil is wilted, about 1 additional minute. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper as desired. Serve warm with rice as desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4), with 1/2 cup brown rice Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (about 4 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1(of 4), with 1/2 cup brown rice
Calories	349kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	40g	80%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	98mg	33%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%