Easy Fast Weeknight Meal: One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano, then add them to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate, covering it to keep warm.
4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet, then toss in the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using) to the vegetable mixture, and then return the chicken to the skillet to coat it with the garlic butter sauce.
6. Serve the garlic butter chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, garnishing with extra spinach and tomatoes if desired.