In-a-Pinch Chicken & Spinach

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00:00in a pinch chicken and spinach this recipe is basically the superhero of weeknight dinners

00:07swooping in to save you when you're staring into the fridge wondering what miracle you can pull

00:11off with minimal ingredients picture perfectly tender chicken breast that's been pounded to

00:17golden perfection paired with vibrant spinach that wilts into silky ribbons of green goodness

00:23for the chicken four boneless skinless chicken breast halves six ounces each two tablespoons

00:29olive oil one tablespoon butter for the spinach mixture one package spinach one cup salsa prepare

00:36the chicken using a meat mallet or rolling pin pound each chicken breast to one half inch thickness

00:42between plastic wrap or parchment so it cooks evenly in five to six minutes per side instead of eight to

00:47ten cook the chicken heat two tablespoons olive oil and one tablespoon butter in a large cast iron skillet

00:55over medium until foaming sear chicken five to six minutes without moving flip and cook five to six

01:02more to 165 degrees fahrenheit then tent with foil to rest create the spinach mixture add the six ounce

01:10package of fresh baby spinach to the same skillet with fond pour in one cup salsa and stir three to

01:16four minutes until wilted to about one third and saucy serve slice rested chicken diagonally into one half

01:23inch thick slices and arrange over the warm spinach mixture serve immediately while hot approximately

01:30320 calories per serving about 45 grams of protein roughly eight grams of fat and six to eight grams of carbs

01:37spinach provides more than 180 percent of the daily vitamin k along with folate iron and vitamin a

01:44it is naturally gluten-free dairy-free if butter is substituted and low carb sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio

01:51light pinot noir sparkling water with lime or unsweetened iced tea are perfect drink pairings for this dish

01:59some recommended sides include cilantro lime cauliflower rice roasted asparagus mashed cauliflower or

02:05quinoa great for weeknights meal prep and casual dinner parties this recipe proves that sometimes the best

02:12meals come from the simplest combinations tender perfectly cooked chicken paired with vibrant spinach

02:18in a sauce that brings everything together with minimal fuss and maximum flavor