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.

Frango com Espinafre
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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the chicken and spinach, then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. 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