Ground Chicken, Spinach Sauté And Tomatoes (30 Minute Meal)
This is a quick, easy and delicious ground chicken, fresh spinach and crushed tomatoes dinner. Yum. And it's low carb, gluten free, and dairy free so everyone can enjoy it.
Servings 6
Calories 195kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped and divided
- 11 ounces baby spinach
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and 1 garlic clove in a large skillet until it's hot but not smoking. Cook spinach tossing constantly for 2 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir and set aside.11 ounces baby spinach, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Now cook ground chicken in the same skillet over medium heat, breaking up with a spatula, about 3 minutes. Add onion and the remaining 3 cloves of garlic. Cook for 8 minutes. Drain the liquid from the pan.Add tomatoes, cooked spinach, the remaining teaspoon of salt and the pepper flakes. Stir.Cover and simmer for 12 minutes until heated through. Serve and enjoy.2 pounds ground chicken, 1 onion, 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Notes
- In this recipe, I like to keep the meat chunky. It’s best to use room temperature meat so it will cook evenly. Pat your meat dry with a paper towel so that it browns rather than steams. Place it in the skillet and let it sit for about a minute. When you flip it over, it will be easy to break up into flavorful bite-size chunks.
- If you prefer your meat finely ground, go ahead and break it all up.
- No Tuttorosso tomatoes? No problem. Go with your favorite brand of crushed tomatoes.
- Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes? Yes, if you prefer fresh tomatoes, you can dice them and use them instead of crushed tomatoes. I'd recommend meaty Roma tomatoes as they have less moisture than other tomatoes. Adjust the cooking time accordingly to allow the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
- This recipe will also work with any ground meat like turkey or beef.
- Suggested side dishes: This ground chicken skillet recipe pairs well with a variety of side dishes, such as a fresh salad like this marinated zucchini salad and steamed vegetables. For a more substantial meal, serve with cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash. If you're not following a low carb diet, go with rice or gluten free pasta.
- Leftovers will last in the fridge for four to five days, stored in an airtight container. It reheats nicely. You can also cool it completely, wrap it tightly, and freeze it for two to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g
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