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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken

    Published: Aug 11, 2020 / Updated: May 19, 2023 / 80 Comments

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    This tomato spinach white wine chicken recipe has tender melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts with a buttery white wine, tomato, and fresh spinach sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes!

    chicken breasts with a white wine, fresh tomato, and spinach sauce in a Le Creuset skillet

    This dish is great for summer because it's fairly light and tomatoes are in season. And who doesn't love that fresh spinach and tomato combo? There's also plenty of garlic in here. 😉

    The idea for this recipe came to me from my Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta. I figured that a similar sauce would be delicious with chicken, so I did a couple of tests until I got this recipe right. 

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • 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). You could instead use 1-2 medium sized tomatoes and just chop them up - that would work too. This recipe is pretty flexible.
    • Wine: I'm not loyal to any particular brand. I typically cook with sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.
    • Cooking tongs are very helpful for this recipe (I use them often when cooking) to quickly turn the chicken and lift it up when you're adding the spinach in.
    • 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 when I want to imitate white wine in cooking.
    • Feel free to sub with chicken thighs if you prefer. They may take a little longer to cook. Chicken is done when an instant read meat thermometer says 165F. 

    close-up of tomato spinach white wine chicken

    What to serve with this dish:

    Try rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Or go lighter and serve it with steamed veggies or a salad.

    Other chicken with wine recipes you may like:

    • Mozzarella Mushroom White Wine Chicken
    • Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce
    • Easy Chicken Marsala

    tomato spinach white wine chicken in a skillet

    Let me know if you've made these sautéed chicken breasts with wine wine, tomato, and spinach! Questions? Ask me in the comments below.

    chicken breasts with a white wine, fresh tomato, and spinach sauce in a Le Creuset skillet

    Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken

    This tomato spinach white wine chicken recipe has tender melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts with a buttery white wine, tomato, and fresh spinach sauce.
    4.96 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 276 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Flour for dredging
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons butter divided
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/4 cup dry white wine
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1 cup little tomatoes (grape or cherry) cut into halves
    • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle the chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper. Coat each piece in flour.
    • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes/side until lightly golden. Transfer chicken to a plate.
    • Add in the remaining butter and the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the white wine, chicken broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for 2 minutes.
    • Add the chicken back into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, the tomatoes soften and release more juice, and the sauce reduces a bit. Be careful not to let the sauce reduce too much (you can always add another splash of wine if this happens, though).
    • Add in the spinach and basil (I use tongs to lift the chicken up and just tuck it under) and let it wilt for about a minute. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • I highly recommend using white wine (try pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc), but if you can't for whatever reason, try adding the equivalent amount of chicken broth and about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. That's my little trick for mimicking the taste of white wine in cooking.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2042IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Tomato Spinach White Wine Chicken
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Christine Allegretti says

      May 16, 2023 at 3:21 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! i used chicken thighs... family favorite... will definitely make again!
      Just remember thighs take longer to cook..but they were so tender and flavorful!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 16, 2023 at 6:27 PM

        I'm thrilled to hear it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sue says

      April 25, 2023 at 4:42 AM

      Sounds great, could I use sun dried tomatoes instead of fresh?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 25, 2023 at 9:53 AM

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    3. Trena Bennett says

      April 6, 2023 at 10:17 AM

      Could you use red wine vinegar?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 6, 2023 at 5:06 PM

        You mean instead of the wine? I don't recommend it as you'd have to use a lot less and it'll be much more sour. Maybe a tablespoon or so would be ok if you add more chicken broth, but I haven't tested it. Let me know if you try!

        Reply
    4. Melissa says

      March 31, 2023 at 5:56 PM

      5 stars
      So easy and absolutely delicious!! Will definitely make this again!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 31, 2023 at 5:59 PM

        You're very welcome! So glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jenn :-) says

      February 6, 2023 at 5:52 AM

      5 stars
      This was so easy, and delicious! The sauce was perfectly thickened by the flour dredge. Lots of flavor! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 6, 2023 at 7:23 PM

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    6. C. Hardy says

      December 27, 2022 at 7:10 AM

      5 stars
      Delicious

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 27, 2022 at 10:11 AM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    7. Anisa says

      December 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM

      5 stars
      Came across this site and recipe tonight! Followed everything except used 5 chicken thighs - simply delicious! Straightforward directions, easy to follow, prep is fast and very, very flavorful and plated well with green beans! Definitely a keeper! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        December 6, 2022 at 5:46 PM

        Love to hear that!! Thanks so much for your kind review, Anisa.

        Reply
    8. barbara says

      November 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM

      I made this for dinner recently and it was quite the hit. Easy to make and can be done in advance and reheated. If I were to use tenderloins, how many pounds of chicken tenderloins would equal four breasts. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 22, 2022 at 7:42 PM

        Hi! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 That's hard to say... like sizing really varies. Maybe 1-1.5 pounds?

        Reply
    9. Marilyn says

      August 2, 2022 at 6:16 PM

      I can’t wait to try it! But quick question, I don’t have basil in the house. Is it okay to omit it? Is there anything I can substitute? Or should I just run out to the store and pick up some fresh basil?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 2, 2022 at 6:27 PM

        Hi! You could for sure leave it out if needed. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Linda says

      July 26, 2022 at 3:04 PM

      5 stars
      Made it but adding salmon instead of chicken came out amazing

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2022 at 3:08 PM

        Love salmon! Sounds perfect!

        Reply
    11. Debbie says

      March 25, 2022 at 8:18 PM

      5 stars
      This dish is absolutely yummy. My husband loved it and so did our company we had over. Very moist chicken and the sauce is delicious. I added a bit more tomatoes, wine and spinach than the recipe called for. Simply the best!!!!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 25, 2022 at 9:15 PM

        Amazing!! We really appreciate your review, Debbie! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Josie says

      March 22, 2022 at 3:45 PM

      This was delicious, I used chicken tenderloins and doubled up on the broth and wine , we love lots of gravy . Served it over brown rice . So yummy , will definitely make it again and again and again 😊

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 22, 2022 at 5:16 PM

        That's fantastic to hear, Josie! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Christine Lemay says

      February 24, 2022 at 4:34 PM

      5 stars
      This recipe is absolutely delicious! I did double the chicken broth and wine for extra sauce for my whole wheat spaghetti noodles I served with it. My husband loved it and it tasted like a dish you would get in an Italian restaurant

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 24, 2022 at 5:41 PM

        That's so nice to hear!! Thanks for your review. 😀

        Reply
    14. Sabrina says

      February 16, 2022 at 7:47 PM

      5 stars
      This was too easy to be this good. I love this recipe! I made five cheese tortellini with it and I have to say this was probably my favorite thing I've made in a long time!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 16, 2022 at 8:35 PM

        Yay!! That's so nice to hear, Sabrina. 🙂

        Reply
    15. KR says

      January 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM

      Do you think pork chops could work in place of chicken?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 6, 2022 at 3:47 PM

        I think that would be great!

        Reply
    16. Danielle says

      November 8, 2021 at 8:27 PM

      5 stars
      Flavourful and easy to make. Coating the chicken with flour and pre cooking it helps to keep it tender.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 8, 2021 at 8:33 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Danielle!

        Reply
    17. Vanessa DeSousa says

      October 3, 2021 at 6:33 PM

      5 stars
      Easy and tasty! Thx

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 3, 2021 at 7:01 PM

        You're welcome!!

        Reply
    18. Myna Eheler says

      August 20, 2021 at 11:55 AM

      5 stars
      This recipe was delicious!!!
      I prefer using chicken tenders in most of my chicken recipes and used your suggestion of pinot grigio for the wine.
      This is a must do again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 20, 2021 at 11:58 AM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!!

        Reply
    19. Lisa S. says

      July 31, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      5 stars
      This was amazing. I served over top pasta, and it was a restaurant worthy meal.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 31, 2021 at 5:11 PM

        Yay!! Great to hear!

        Reply
    20. msb says

      July 17, 2021 at 3:15 PM

      Can this be made in advance and freeze it?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 17, 2021 at 3:43 PM

        Hi! I'm not sure it would turn out so great, to be honest. Like thawed spinach goes quite limp, and I'm not really sure how the tomatoes would turn out either.

        Reply
    21. Tracy says

      July 17, 2021 at 1:59 PM

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it last night and It was delicious and so flavorful. Very simple to do and quick which is great when cooking. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 17, 2021 at 3:42 PM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so glad to hear it was a hit!

        Reply
    22. Rachel says

      April 22, 2021 at 3:32 PM

      All I have on hand is Diced fire roasted tomatoes. Do you think that would work in place of the cherry tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 22, 2021 at 8:06 PM

        It'll be a bit less fresh tasting, but I think it should be ok in a pinch.

        Reply
    23. Mary-Ellen & Brian Gregory says

      March 22, 2021 at 5:44 PM

      We were looking for something fresh and springtime worthy and this was it! We used slicing tomatoes as we had them, cherry tomatoes would be bitter. Only change we made was adding 2 tablespoons of salsa to the sauce. It was AMAZING! Keeper recipe for sure.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 22, 2021 at 8:38 PM

        That's great!! 🙂

        Reply
    24. kara says

      March 2, 2021 at 6:39 AM

      5 stars
      made this last night for dinner & it is absolutely delicious! simple ingredients, simple directions, fast/easy to make, and wonderful flavor. perfect over a bed of rice. this is a meal i would pay good $ for at a restaurant. thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 2, 2021 at 10:10 AM

        Fantastic!! Thanks for your kind review, Kara! 🙂

        Reply
    25. Natalie says

      February 28, 2021 at 6:17 PM

      5 stars
      So delicious! The directions were very easy to follow. I served with pasta and sautéed mushrooms. Amazing meal. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2021 at 6:41 PM

        So glad you enjoyed it and found it easy to follow, Natalie! 🙂

        Reply
    26. Tracy Smith says

      February 16, 2021 at 7:59 PM

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. It was delicious and easy. Luckily I had all the ingredients right in my refrigerator. The only thing I did different was omit the flour. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 17, 2021 at 9:33 AM

        That's awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    27. Julie Whitehair says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:53 PM

      5 stars
      Another winner! You have such great directions and use ingredients that most people have on hand. The end result is a delicious dinner, making me feel like an accomplished chef! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

        Thank you so much! That's my goal... I am so glad you find the recipes easy and easy to follow. 🙂

        Reply
    28. Gail says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      Absolutely delicious. Fantastic flavors and so simple.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 28, 2021 at 9:28 AM

        Thank you, Gail! 😀

        Reply
    29. Marti Munns says

      January 3, 2021 at 8:59 AM

      I love receiving Salt & Lavender recipes. Your recipes have kept me very involved during this time we are being asked to stay home. You use ingredients i have on hand as we only shop every 2 weeks to re-stock. Keep on with your recipe developing and don't worry about the critics. I have been developing new recipes for over 70 years. I think it's a great hobby. Thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 3, 2021 at 11:38 AM

        Aww thank you so much. I'm so happy to hear that, Marti! Your comment made my day.

        Reply
    30. Sam says

      November 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

      5 stars
      This was fantastic! Super easy to make too! Very well written instructions. I was never guessing or unsure if I was doing something incorrectly. I will definitely be making this again and again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 25, 2020 at 1:32 PM

        I'm so happy to hear that... that's definitely what I aim for when writing the recipes!

        Reply
    31. Cathy says

      November 3, 2020 at 8:08 AM

      5 stars
      This was easy and delicious! Can’t wait to try your other recipes! Thank you,

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 3, 2020 at 8:24 AM

        You're very welcome, Cathy! 🙂

        Reply
    32. Mandi Clark says

      October 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM

      I'm currently on Weight Watchers and was looking at your recipes - this chicken spinach and slow cooked tomatoes made me feel like I was cheating - it was SO good. My household of boys give your recipes thumbs up every time I prepare them! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 28, 2020 at 8:56 AM

        I'm so happy to hear that, Mandi!! 🙂 You're very welcome.

        Reply
    33. Katie says

      September 27, 2020 at 6:27 PM

      5 stars
      Natasha, this recipe is delicious! Thank you so much for sharing. We just finished having this dish for dinner. I doubled all ingredients since I had 3 large chicken breasts that I cut in half giving me 6 pieces total. You really can’t go wrong with this. It will definitely become a “go to” recipe for my family!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 27, 2020 at 7:06 PM

        You're welcome!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    34. Anj says

      August 24, 2020 at 11:19 AM

      5 stars
      I made this with thighs and legs.. my husband loved it I’m making it again tonight.. thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 25, 2020 at 9:51 AM

        That's awesome!!

        Reply
    35. AngelaML says

      August 19, 2020 at 7:04 PM

      Questions - I am hoping to make this next week!

      Do you cover the pan when cooking the chicken?

      Approximately how much flour is used to dredge the chicken? Do you have to use egg or something else before dredging the chicken?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 19, 2020 at 10:00 PM

        Hi! I’d measure out about 1/4 cup or so to dredge the chicken. No, the pan is not covered, and no, you don’t use egg. I try really hard to explain my recipes well, so I would never add surprise ingredients without telling a reader haha. I also indicate if a pan is to be covered, so you don’t have to worry about that either. Let me know if you make it! ♥️

        Reply
        • AngelaML says

          August 26, 2020 at 8:53 AM

          5 stars
          Thanks for explaining. I was unfamiliar with the term "dredging" so went to google which lead me down many more recipes explaining how to do it...

          I did make this recipe last night and it was delicious! I was able to find chicken breast filets at my grocery store so didn't have to cut any of the chicken pieces. I served it over orzo. My husband thought rice might add more taste, so I'll try it next time. I also wished there was more of the yummy sauce so next time might add more of the wine/broth combo.

          Another winner, thanks again!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            August 26, 2020 at 8:58 AM

            I'm so glad you liked it and it worked out! 🙂 Yeah, it's just a different way of saying "coat chicken in flour", but now ya know. Some recipes like chicken parm you do a more complex dredging process with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, but same idea.

            Reply
    36. BTP says

      August 16, 2020 at 9:28 AM

      A very pretty dish. I’ve been using NatureSweet cherub tomatoes since they first came out. They’re so tasty. I use them mostly for salads and as a topping (with fresh rosemary) for homemade pizza. .

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 16, 2020 at 11:26 AM

        Thank you! Yes, they're definitely reliably good. I want some of your homemade pizza!!

        Reply
    37. Marie says

      August 14, 2020 at 1:42 AM

      Do the chicken breasts have skin on?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 14, 2020 at 8:00 AM

        No. I used boneless/skinless and cut them in half lengthwise.

        Reply
    38. Lauren says

      August 13, 2020 at 4:43 PM

      4 stars
      Loved this recipe! I was initially bummed that didn’t have any white wine in the house but swapped it out with some dry sherry wine I keep on hand and it turned out fantastic!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 14, 2020 at 8:01 AM

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Sounds delish with sherry ♥️🤗

        Reply
    39. Mark McLoughlin says

      August 13, 2020 at 3:40 AM

      Going to make this at the weekend. Can i ask what would i serve this with.

      I love making a lot of your recipes.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 13, 2020 at 9:08 AM

        Hi Mark! You must've missed it in the blog post - I included my serving suggestions in there. 🙂 And thank you!! I am so glad you like my recipes! 🙂 I really appreciate you following along.

        Reply

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