Description
Tender, juicy chicken tenders get a vibrant veggie makeover in this easy Chicken Tender Sauté! Sizzling onions, bell peppers, and baby spinach swirl into a creamy, savory sauce with just a hint of tangy sour cream. It’s a one-skillet weeknight wonder—quick, cozy, and full of flavor. #ChickenDinner #OnePanMeal #WeeknightWonder #CreamySkilletChicken
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup yellow or sweet onion, diced (½-inch)
- 4 large scallions, whites diced and greens sliced (keep separate)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (½-inch)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 8 chicken tenders (about 1¼ pounds)
- 3 cups loosely packed baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Add diced onions, scallion whites, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken tenders in a single layer, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through.
Finish with Creaminess
- Stir in baby spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in sour cream until everything is coated in a creamy sauce.
- Garnish with sliced scallion greens and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for a spicier version.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a heartier meal.
- Leftovers reheat well for next-day lunch—store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg