Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant green vegetables in a delicious garlic-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
Veggies:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups baby spinach
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add Veggies: Add broccoli, chicken broth, and steam until tender. Stir in spinach.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add red pepper flakes, and lemon juice if desired. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a more filling meal.
- Add a splash of cream or a sprinkle of mozzarella for a creamy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
