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Two pan-seared chicken breasts topped with wilted spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese, perfect for Summer Dinner Ideas Easy Chicken.

Summer Dinner Ideas Easy Chicken

This quick chicken recipe simplifies weeknight dinners during the summer months. It cooks fast and uses simple ingredients for an easy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 75°C. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • In the same pan, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and broth, then simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach until it wilts. Return the chicken to the pan, sprinkle with parmesan, and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is slightly thick.
  • Serve the chicken in a shallow bowl, garnish with basil and extra parmesan.

Notes

By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword easy summer chicken dinner, quick chicken recipe, summer dinner ideas easy chicken