Quick Skillet Chicken with Spinach and Feta
A flavorful and nutritious Greek-inspired chicken dish cooked in a single skillet, perfect for busy weeknights and ready in under 30 minutes.
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This one-skillet chicken recipe brings a taste of Greece to your table with minimal fuss. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, then seared to perfection.
The dish comes together quickly, featuring nutrient-rich spinach and sweet roasted red peppers, all brought together with the salty tang of crumbled feta cheese. It’s an ideal meal for those evenings when time is short but you don't want to compromise on flavor or health.
Ingredients
Servings
Marinade
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Lightly score the top of each chicken breast with shallow cuts.
- In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Let marinate.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the chopped onion to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté until softened and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the grated garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped roasted red peppers, chicken broth, and baby spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
💡 Tips
- For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes, or longer in the refrigerator.
- Serve with your favorite pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Inspired by a recipe from Dimitras Dishes