Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken

Why you’ll love it

The idea for this easy chicken recipe came to me from my Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta. I figured that a similar sauce would be delicious with chicken, and I was right! The irresistible white wine sauce is perfectly summery and light for patio dining.

This dish is great for summer because tomatoes are in season. It’s my favorite way to use up that bounty from the farmers’ market. And who doesn’t love that fresh spinach and tomato combo? There’s also plenty of garlic and basil in here!

What you’ll need

• Chicken – we’re using boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to cook faster and more evenly
• Garlic powder – along with salt & pepper, it infuses flavor into the cutlets
• Flour – for dredging
• Olive oil and butter – to sauté the chicken
• Garlic – for delicious aromatic flavor
• White wine – I typically cook with sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio. I’m not loyal to any particular brand.
• Chicken broth – to infuse savory flavor into the sauce
• Tomatoes – I used NatureSweet Cherubs. I measured out a cup of them and then cut them into halves. Any little tomato variety (grape, cherry, etc. will work fine).
• Italian seasoning – an awesome blend of dried herbs that comes in one convenient jar
• Spinach and basil – for a pop of freshness and herby flavor

How to make tomato spinach chicken

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Cut the chicken to make four thinner cutlets. Sprinkle on both sides with salt & pepper and garlic powder. Dredge in the flour. Pan fry the chicken in a skillet until golden, then transfer to a plate. Cook the garlic for a minute, followed by adding in the wine, broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.

Let it bubble for a couple of minutes, then return the chicken to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release some juices without reducing too much. Add in the spinach and basil, letting it wilt. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed.

Substitutions and variations

• You could instead use 1-2 medium sized tomatoes and just chop them up. This recipe is pretty flexible! You can also use multicolored tomatoes to make it even prettier.
• I don’t recommend skipping the white wine, but if you want to, just sub the white wine for chicken broth and add a bit of Dijon mustard. This is a trick I use to imitate white wine in cooking.
• Feel free to sub with chicken thighs if you prefer. They may take a little longer to cook, though.