Description
Garlic Chicken Spinach with Broccoli is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but is also a wholesome option for family dinners or meal prep. The rich flavors from the garlic and Parmesan cheese make it a crowd-pleaser, while the bright colors of the vegetables ensure it’s as appealing visually as it is delicious. Serve it over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 head of broccoli
- 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, for a little kick)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer while stirring continuously.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together to coat well.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg