Description
A healthy and delicious Garlic Chicken dish paired with broccoli and spinach, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring until the spinach is wilted.
- Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the broccoli with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for a different taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg