Low Carb Chicken Breast with Feta and Spinach
This low carb chicken dish features succulent chicken breasts sautéed with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is well-coated for flavor.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for 5–7 minutes per side, until each piece is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped spinach in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes until just wilted, absorbing the flavors left in the pan from the chicken.
- Combine the crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice with the spinach, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until heated through and combined.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the warm spinach-feta mixture on top. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For a creamier texture, drizzle Greek yogurt over the top when serving. Customize the greens by adding asparagus or kale if spinach isn’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg