Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach in 20 Minutes
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach in 20 minutes is a quick, nutritious meal that delivers on flavor without sacrificing time. This vibrant dish features tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh garlic, colorful broccoli florets, and nutrient-rich spinach, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. With its wholesome ingredients and ease of preparation, this dish is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cups Spinach
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping broccoli into florets, halving cherry tomatoes, and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken breasts for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add minced garlic on the other side; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tender.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in mozzarella and cream cheese until creamy.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg