Description
Healthy Rotisserie Chicken and Spinach Skillet is a quick one-pan dinner packed with protein, fresh spinach, and a light creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a nourishing family dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Stir in smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using.
6. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
7. Pour in chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for about 4–5 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavor.
8. In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt and lemon juice until smooth.
9. Reduce heat to low and stir the yogurt mixture into the skillet to create a creamy sauce.
10. Add fresh spinach in batches and stir until wilted.
11. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the skillet and stir gently.
12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove from heat.
13. Let the skillet rest for 2–3 minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- For extra flavor add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth to restore the sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg