After a busy day at work, or running around to after-school activities, the last thing most of us want to do is cook a huge dinner and tackle a load of dishes. This simple one-pan dinner is quick, tasty, and easy to clean up. The Italian-inspired chicken in the video below is perfect for busy nights and cook-ahead meals.
To start, heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on low to medium heat.
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While your oil is heating, season 3 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (you can use boneless, skinless breasts if you prefer) with a bit of salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the hot oil (skin-side down) for about two to three minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for two more minutes or until the skin is lightly browned.
Once both sides are browned, pull the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Add 1 small diced onion, 1 diced clove of garlic, 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers and 2 cups of diced tomatoes to your hot pan. Add a bit of salt,pepper, and about 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. You can add some red chili flakes for a bit of heat.
Simmer the ingredients for about 2 minutes.
Once your tomato and onion mixture is at a simmer, add 4 cups of baby spinach. Cover your pan and reduce the heat to medium low. Let these ingredients cook for three minutes, or until the spinach is cooked down, before adding your chicken back into the pan.
Cook your chicken in the sauce until it reaches 165 degrees in the center. This should take about 15 minutes. Remember to use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked all the way through!
Serve with a salad or garlic bread to round out the meal. Bonus: This quick dinner freezes well, so you can keep extras on hand for cook-ahead meals.
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