CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH

Chicken with tomatoes and spinach is vibrant dish full of fresh flavors! Tender chicken breast combined with zesty tomatoes and fresh spinach. It’s simple, healthy and so delicious!

Chicken with Spinach & Tomatoes

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
1/3 cup flour
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3-4 cups baby spinach

Directions
Slice chicken in half lengthwise. Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap over the top and pound evenly. Season chicken on both sides well with salt and pepper and dredge each piece into the flour.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat and add chicken. Cook until cooked through about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Remove any burnt black bits from the pan.
Turn heat to medium, add a little bit more oil if needed and sauté garlic for 20 seconds.
Add tomatoes, season with salt and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Bring a boil then lower heat back to medium and let it simmer until sauce has reduced, about 5 minutes.
Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.
Remove from heat and return the chicken back to the pan.

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