Apple Spinach Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Spinach Chicken

• Olive Oil
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Garlic Clove
• Spicy Brown Mustard
• Apple Cider
• Granny Smith Apple
• Baby Spinach

How to Make Apple Spinach Chicken

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add chicken to the skillet.
3. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until well browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add 1 medium apple, thinly sliced, to the skillet.
8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
9. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
10. Add 5 oz fresh spinach to the pan and toss until wilted, about 1 minute.
11. Serve hot over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.