Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach comes together in a flash when your kitchen needs a quick, nutritious meal that satisfies hunger without complicated steps. Tender chicken mingles with green veggies in a savory garlic sauce that makes dinner feel like a delicious reward after a long day.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice 2 chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Chop 4 garlic cloves finely and separate 2 cups broccoli florets from their stems.
- Warm a large skillet to medium heat (350°F). Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter. Let butter melt completely.
- Place chicken pieces in skillet. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano directly onto chicken. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Introduce 2 cups broccoli florets to skillet. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and remains slightly crisp.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Scrape pan bottom to release caramelized chicken bits for deeper flavor.
- Add 2 cups fresh spinach and stir until leaves wilt completely, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken pieces to skillet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) over mixture.
- Gently combine all ingredients and heat for an additional 60 seconds to blend flavors thoroughly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately on warm plates.
Notes
- Always mince the garlic fresh for the most vibrant flavor and aroma.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden exterior when cooking.
- Chop broccoli and spinach into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and look beautiful on the plate.
- For a low-carb version, serve the chicken and vegetables over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg