Garlic Chicken Spinach With Broccoli
Garlic Chicken Spinach With Broccoli is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce that elevates its taste profile. It’s not only quick to make—taking just 25 minutes from start to finish—but also versatile enough to serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice. This dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that balances nutrition and comfort, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add butter to the same skillet, then sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and cook until bright green (about 5 minutes). Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer while stirring. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and combine everything well. Optionally add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg