Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini Noodles & Creamy Lemon-Dill Spinach

Quick weeknight chicken with tender roasted zucchini noodles and a silky lemon-dill cream sauce with spinach. Pan-seared chicken is sliced and served with the veggies.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 205°C (400°F).

Step 2

Wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the spinach if it came pre-washed.)

Step 3

Trim zucchini and use a julienne (or regular) peeler to make noodles; transfer to a baking sheet pan and spread out in an even layer. Cut butter into small pieces and sprinkle over top; season with salt.

Step 4

Place baking sheet in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated), and roast, tossing halfway through, until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Step 5

Meanwhile, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

While the skillet heats up, holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut the chicken in half horizontally to form thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Once the skillet is hot, add butter and swirl to coat the bottom. Add chicken and pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate, loosely cover with aluminum foil, and set aside.

Step 8

Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, roughly chop spinach; place in a small bowl.

Step 9

Using a knife, shave dill leaves off the stems; discard stems and mince the leaves. Add to the bowl with the spinach and set aside.

Step 10

Peel and mince garlic.

Step 11

Return skillet to medium heat, add more butter, and swirl to coat the bottom; add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 12

Add broth and cream to the skillet; stir to combine the sauce and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6–7 minutes.

Step 13

Once the sauce has thickened, add spinach and dill in handfuls, waiting for the spinach to wilt slightly before adding the next handful. Juice lemon into the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 14

Thinly slice chicken into strips.

Step 15

To serve, divide zucchini noodles, spinach, and chicken between plates. Spoon sauce over chicken and enjoy!