Description
This Low Carb Chicken Breast with Feta and Spinach recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Juicy chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection and topped with a warm, tangy mixture of sautéed spinach, creamy feta cheese, and zesty lemon juice, delivering a satisfying dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Spinach & Feta Topping
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the spinach: In the same skillet with remaining oil and flavors, add the chopped spinach and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Add feta and lemon juice: Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice into the spinach, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is heated through and combined.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the warm spinach and feta mixture over the top. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your nutritious and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture; frozen spinach can be substituted but drain excess water before sautéing.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, since feta cheese adds saltiness to the dish.
- For added zest, sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes on top before serving.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat feta cheese or reduce olive oil quantity.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
