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Italian Chicken Skillet

Italian chicken on a plate with a fork.
This easy chicken skillet combines chicken with tomatoes, spinach, and garlic for a fresh and fast dinner bursting with Italian flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts around 1 3/4 lbs
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 10 ounces spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron.
  • Add cubed chicken to skillet and cook until chicken is cooked all the way through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron skillet.
  • Add shallots, minced garlic, and tomatoes, and cook until the shallots are translucent.
  • Add spinach and season with salt and pepper, cookie until spinach starts to wilt. Add in chicken, toss to combine and serve.
  • Serve with noodles and bread, or just serve as is. I love to add crumbled feta or fresh mozzarella and a light balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4897IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg