Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach offers a fast, protein‑rich dinner that blends bite‑size chicken pieces with crisp broccoli florets and fresh spinach, all tossed in a fragrant garlic‑infused butter‑olive oil sauce. Simple pantry staples—olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper—create a glossy coating that highlights natural flavors. Ready in 20 minutes, this balanced, colorful meal delivers satisfying taste and nutrition, perfect for busy families seeking healthy weeknight easy options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for 3‑4 minutes until tender‑crisp.
- Add spinach and butter, stirring until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. This dish pairs well with brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach, quick chicken dinner, healthy weeknight meals, protein rich chicken recipe, broccoli spinach chicken, easy chicken stir fry