Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a quick one-pan dinner featuring juicy garlic chicken bites, tender broccoli, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy mozzarella cheese sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delicious keto-friendly meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Season with the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Add the spinach, shredded mozzarella, and cream cheese.
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until the cheeses are melted and the spinach has wilted.
- Remove from the heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over zucchini noodles, pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Do not overcook the broccoli to keep it crisp and vibrant.
- Freshly grated mozzarella melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American