Description
A simple yet flavorful dish combining chicken, broccoli, and spinach with garlic and olive oil, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the broccoli florets and spinach leaves.
2. Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
3. Mince the garlic cloves.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
7. Add broccoli florets and stir occasionally until vibrant green.
8. Fold in spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
9. Serve with optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Optional add-ons include red pepper flakes, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, or slivered almonds.
Pair with jasmine rice, mashed potatoes, or a garden salad.
Wine pairings: Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg