Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach
This simple, ultra-quick chicken dinner—packed with spinach and peppers—is delicious on its own or served over brown rice or your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
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1 cup diced red bell pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup dry white wine
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
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10 cups lightly packed baby spinach
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8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Description
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken, 1 cup bell pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk ½ cup wine and 1 teaspoon cornstarch together in a measuring cup. Add to the pan along with the lemon juice and zest; stir to coat, then bring to a simmer. Add 10 cups spinach by the handful; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with 8 teaspoons Parmesan.