Description
Garlic Chicken Spinach With Broccoli is a delightful weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a creamy, flavor-packed sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for busy evenings or meal prep. The richness of garlic and cream complements the freshness of spinach and broccoli, making it a favorite among family and friends. Serve it over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a versatile dinner option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cubed chicken until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets; cook until bright green and tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer while stirring.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet; combine everything well.
- Optionally sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.