Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is the perfect one-pan meal for busy weeknights. This quick and nutritious recipe combines tender chicken breast with vibrant broccoli and fresh spinach, all infused with garlic and a hint of lemon. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delicious dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your health goals. Whether served over rice, pasta, or quinoa, this meal is versatile enough to suit any palate. Enjoy the ease of cooking and cleaning as you whip up this flavorful delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken, mince garlic, and rinse broccoli and spinach.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté broccoli: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and cook broccoli for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and spinach: Lower heat, stir in garlic and spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet along with broth or water; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish: Drizzle lemon juice over the top; adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg