Chicken and Spinach Recipes For Dinner Tonight

By Teri Tsang Barrett of Martha Stewart Living

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There's something about pairing of protein-rich chicken and fiber and iron-loaded spinach that just feels right. And better yet, it doesn't take much for this dynamic duo to shine at the dinner table.

Photography: Marcus Nilsson

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There's something about pairing of protein-rich chicken and fiber and iron-loaded spinach that just feels right. And better yet, it doesn't take much for this dynamic duo to shine at the dinner table.

Chicken Paillards with Squash and Spinach

Crushed red pepper flakes and fried sage add bold punches of flavor to this elegant dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Photography: Marcus Nilsson

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Spinach Salad with Chicken, Corn, Tomatoes, and Feta

Summer dinner solved: chicken cutlets take less than 5 minutes to grill. Add in some fresh summer produce -- cue the corn and tomatoes -- plus a bag of baby spinach and dinner's done.

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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Spinach and Smashed Potatoes

If only every meal was as balanced and soul-satisfying as this crisp, classic pan-roasted chicken dinner.

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Photography: Johnny Miller

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Sauteed Chicken with Spinach, Garlic, and Pine Nuts

Spinach is the flavor kicker in this recipe -- it's sauteed with garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, then topped with dollops of goat cheese and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts.

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Chicken and Spinach Casserole

Comfort food in half the time: Shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to assemble this comfort food casserole -- and cuts down on cooking time. A touch of white wine adds depth to the cream sauce that ties it all together.

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Spinach-and-Brie Chicken with Tomato Orzo

Another fast dinner that looks complex but isn't, it's just delicious! Dijon mustard, brie cheese, and spinach are rolled in chicken cutlets which broiled for a dinner party-worthy presentation sure to elevate any weeknight meal.

Broiling is a super way to get dinner on the table fast. See our other broiler recipes.

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Photography: Petrina Tinslay

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Warm Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Salad

Parsley-crusted chicken and sauteed mushrooms sit atop a pile of fresh spinach leaves in this tasty take on a warm dinner salad.

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Photography: Anna Williams

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Chicken with Olives, Raisins, and Spinach Rice

There's no need to cook the spinach -- it wilts when added to the hot rice that's served alongside pan-sauteed chicken cutlets and an irresistible pan sauce made with white wine, olives, and raisins.

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Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Hash

A comforting dinner or weekend breakfast, this hearty hash had big appeal.

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Spinach Salad with Chicken and Crispy Potatoes

Roasted chicken and twice-cooked potatoes turn spinach salad into a satisfying dinner -- and one made with just 7 ingredients.

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Chicken with Curried Spinach Salad

Spinach, like chicken, is super versatile and works with all kinds of flavors. Here it's transformed by an easy curried dressing. Try our foolproof trick for cooking chicken breast in the microwave -- it gets this dinner on the table in just 15 minutes.

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Buttermilk Baked Chicken with Spinach Salad

Crisp and crunchy, this chicken dinner cuts plenty of corners when it comes to fat without compromising flavor; the chicken is baked-not-fried and an apple- and grape-studded spinach salad gets tossed in a creamy, low-fat buttermilk-based dressing.

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