Description
Garlic Chicken Spinach with Broccoli is a quick and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fresh spinach in a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a special family dinner, offering rich flavors and hearty ingredients that everyone will love. Serve it over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for a versatile dining experience. With its explosion of flavors and healthy components, this recipe is sure to be a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 head broccoli
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets; cook until bright green (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer while stirring, then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix well to coat in sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg