Garlic Chicken Spinach With Broccoli
Garlic Chicken Spinach with Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken combined with vibrant spinach and broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce that’s bursting with flavor. It’s quick to prepare, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a hearty yet healthy option. Serve it over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken cubes until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Season while cooking.
- Remove chicken and add butter to the skillet; sauté garlic and onion until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg