Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken simmered with tomatoes, spinach, and white wine for an elegant Mediterranean-style meal ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb)
→ Vegetables
02 - 7 oz fresh spinach, washed
03 - 10.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
→ Liquids
06 - ⅔ cup dry white wine
07 - ½ cup chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried basil
11 - ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Dairy
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the diced onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
05 - Pour in the dry white wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
06 - Return the seared chicken to the skillet, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
07 - Add the fresh spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
08 - Serve each chicken breast topped with the tomato-spinach pan sauce alongside your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The white wine sauce practically builds itself while the chicken simmers, so you get an elegant result with almost no effort.
- It scales effortlessly from a quiet weeknight dinner to something worthy of candlelight and good company.
02 -
- Do not skip deglazing the pan because those browned bits are where most of the deep savory flavor comes from.
- If you need this dairy free, simply replace the butter with an extra splash of olive oil and the sauce will still come together beautifully.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking before slicing so the juices redistribute and every bite stays tender.
- A large skillet with a tight fitting lid is the one tool that makes this entire recipe work in a single pan, so fewer dishes at the end.