Chicken · 30 min
Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini Noodles & Creamy Lemon-Dill Spinach
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 633 kcal / serving
Tender chicken paired with light zucchini noodles and a creamy lemon-dill spinach sauce makes weeknight meals easy. The sauce coats everything smoothly, while the zucchini keeps the dish from weighing you down.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchfresh dill
- 1 clovegarlic
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- ½lemon
- 3 mediumzucchini squash
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · baking sheet pan · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · julienne peeler (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · stirring spoon · tongs · vegetable peeler
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ small bunchfresh dill
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½lemon
- 3 mediumzucchini squash
- lemons
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
Pantry & dry goods
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| fresh dill | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| heavy whipping cream | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| zucchini squash | 3 medium | 6 medium | 9 medium |
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Directions
- Roast the zucchini noodles on a sheet pan with small pats of butter and a pinch of salt, spreading into an even layer.
- Roast in a preheated or warming oven until just tender, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- While the zucchini cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Slice the chicken horizontally to form thin cutlets and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add a little butter to the skillet and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Chop the spinach on a clean board and place in a small bowl. Strip dill leaves, mince, and add to the spinach.
- Mince the garlic and set aside. Return the skillet to the stove, add more butter, then sauté the garlic briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and cream, stirring until combined and boiling; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 6–7 minutes.
- Add the spinach and dill in batches, letting each wilt before adding more; squeeze in lemon juice, then remove from heat, slice the chicken, and serve over the zucchini noodles with the sauce on top.
Two tips
- Prep the zucchini ahead and store in the fridge for faster weeknight assembly.
- For a different finish, swap in a squeeze of extra lemon over the finished dish or serve with a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 633 kcal
- Protein
- 47 g
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Fat
- 44 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 196 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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