Description
A light, zesty Tuscan-inspired chicken dish using Greek yogurt instead of cream, infused with garlic, spinach, and Mediterranean herbs. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a healthy, satisfying option for any meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat preferred)
4 cups fresh spinach (packed, stemmed)
4 cloves garlic (minced finely)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (28 oz can, drained)
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness
Slice into 1¼-inch strips
Chop garlic and drain tomatoes
Wash and pat dry spinach
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high
Cook chicken 4-5 mins each side until golden
Remove chicken, set aside on paper towel
Add remaining olive oil to same skillet
Add garlic to skillet, sauté 1 min until fragrant
Stir in tomatoes and spinach, cook 5-7 mins
Mix in Greek yogurt, reduce heat to low
Simmer 5 mins, stir occasionally
Season with sea salt and cracked pepper
Final addition: fresh lemon zest
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for richest texture
Don’t overcook spinach – wilting is best
Stir yogurt slowly to avoid curdling
Add a splash of red wine vinegar for brightness (optional)
Let chicken rest 5 mins before slicing
Overcooking chicken: Risk dryness, use instant-read thermometer (165°F)
Adding all yogurt at once: Create small batches to maintain smooth texture
Using wilted spinach may affect consistency
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g