Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
This garlic chicken with broccoli and spinach is a fast, one-skillet dinner full of rich flavor, lean protein, and nutritious greens.
Ingredients
- - 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 4 garlic cloves minced
- - 2 cups broccoli florets
- - 3 cups fresh spinach
- - 1 tablespoon butter
- - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Juice of ½ lemon
- - Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Remove chicken. Add butter and garlic to pan; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli and splash of water. Cover and steam 2–3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to skillet. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Toss and heat through. Serve warm with optional Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
- Want more flavor? Add a pinch of Italian seasoning or a few sun-dried tomatoes during the sauté step.
- To make it a complete meal, serve over rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or pasta.