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!
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.
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:
Let me know if you've made these sautéed chicken breasts with wine wine, tomato, and spinach! Questions? Ask me in the comments below.
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.
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
Christine Allegretti says
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!
Natasha says
I'm thrilled to hear it! 🙂
Sue says
Sounds great, could I use sun dried tomatoes instead of fresh?
Natasha says
Absolutely!
Trena Bennett says
Could you use red wine vinegar?
Natasha says
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!
Melissa says
So easy and absolutely delicious!! Will definitely make this again!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Natasha says
You're very welcome! So glad you liked it! 🙂
Jenn :-) says
This was so easy, and delicious! The sauce was perfectly thickened by the flour dredge. Lots of flavor! Great recipe!
Natasha says
Thank you so much!!
C. Hardy says
Delicious
Natasha says
Thank you!!
Anisa says
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!
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Love to hear that!! Thanks so much for your kind review, Anisa.
barbara says
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.
Natasha says
Hi! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 That's hard to say... like sizing really varies. Maybe 1-1.5 pounds?
Marilyn says
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?
Natasha says
Hi! You could for sure leave it out if needed. 🙂
Linda says
Made it but adding salmon instead of chicken came out amazing
Natasha says
Love salmon! Sounds perfect!
Debbie says
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!!!!
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Amazing!! We really appreciate your review, Debbie! 🙂
Josie says
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 😊
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
That's fantastic to hear, Josie! 🙂
Christine Lemay says
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
Natasha says
That's so nice to hear!! Thanks for your review. 😀
Sabrina says
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!
Natasha says
Yay!! That's so nice to hear, Sabrina. 🙂
KR says
Do you think pork chops could work in place of chicken?
Natasha says
I think that would be great!
Danielle says
Flavourful and easy to make. Coating the chicken with flour and pre cooking it helps to keep it tender.
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Danielle!
Vanessa DeSousa says
Easy and tasty! Thx
Natasha says
You're welcome!!
Myna Eheler says
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!
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!!
Lisa S. says
This was amazing. I served over top pasta, and it was a restaurant worthy meal.
Natasha says
Yay!! Great to hear!
msb says
Can this be made in advance and freeze it?
Natasha says
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.
Tracy says
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!
Natasha says
You're very welcome!! I'm so glad to hear it was a hit!
Rachel says
All I have on hand is Diced fire roasted tomatoes. Do you think that would work in place of the cherry tomatoes?
Natasha says
It'll be a bit less fresh tasting, but I think it should be ok in a pinch.
Mary-Ellen & Brian Gregory says
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.
Natasha says
That's great!! 🙂
kara says
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!!!!
Natasha says
Fantastic!! Thanks for your kind review, Kara! 🙂
Natalie says
So delicious! The directions were very easy to follow. I served with pasta and sautéed mushrooms. Amazing meal. Thank you for this recipe!
Natasha says
So glad you enjoyed it and found it easy to follow, Natalie! 🙂
Tracy Smith says
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!
Natasha says
That's awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Julie Whitehair says
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!
Natasha says
Thank you so much! That's my goal... I am so glad you find the recipes easy and easy to follow. 🙂
Gail says
Absolutely delicious. Fantastic flavors and so simple.
Natasha says
Thank you, Gail! 😀
Marti Munns says
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
Natasha says
Aww thank you so much. I'm so happy to hear that, Marti! Your comment made my day.
Sam says
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!
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that... that's definitely what I aim for when writing the recipes!
Cathy says
This was easy and delicious! Can’t wait to try your other recipes! Thank you,
Natasha says
You're very welcome, Cathy! 🙂
Mandi Clark says
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!
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that, Mandi!! 🙂 You're very welcome.
Katie says
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!
Natasha says
You're welcome!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
Anj says
I made this with thighs and legs.. my husband loved it I’m making it again tonight.. thank you!
Natasha says
That's awesome!!
AngelaML says
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?
Natasha says
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! ♥️
AngelaML says
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!
Natasha says
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.
BTP says
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. .
Natasha says
Thank you! Yes, they're definitely reliably good. I want some of your homemade pizza!!
Marie says
Do the chicken breasts have skin on?
Natasha says
No. I used boneless/skinless and cut them in half lengthwise.
Lauren says
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!
Natasha says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Sounds delish with sherry ♥️🤗
Mark McLoughlin says
Going to make this at the weekend. Can i ask what would i serve this with.
I love making a lot of your recipes.
Natasha says
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.