Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and vibrant greens for a nutritious meal ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken and cook until fully cooked (about 5 minutes).
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in broccoli and tomatoes; cook until broccoli is tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add spinach, mozzarella, and cream cheese; stir until melted and well combined (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg