Frango com Espinafre
Frango com Espinafre is a delightful Brazilian dish featuring tender chicken breast sautéed with fresh spinach, creating a vibrant and nutritious meal. This low-carb option is packed with flavor and is perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch.

25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Brazilian
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken breast - 300 grams
- Fresh spinach - 150 grams
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
- Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, then add it to the skillet, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the chicken and spinach, then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
- Rich in vitamins A and C from spinach, boosting immune function.
Tags
BrazilianLow CarbLunch