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Nutritious gut-friendly meal prepared with fresh ingredients for digestive health.

20-Minute Lemony Chicken Spinach Skillet

A quick and delicious recipe for a lemony chicken spinach skillet, perfect for busy evenings and supportive of gut health.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Gut-Friendly, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin You can use either chicken breast or thighs.
  • 2-3 cups baby spinach Fresh spinach is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger Optional, but adds flavor.
  • 1 each juice of 1 lemon Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • as needed cooked rice or quinoa Serve it over rice or quinoa.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until done.
  3. If using, add grated ginger and stir to combine.
  4. Add baby spinach and let it wilt.
  5. Turn off the heat and squeeze in the lemon juice, tossing everything together.
  6. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa.

Notes

This dish is light and digestible, making it suitable for those with sensitive stomachs.