Description
Garlic chicken and vegetables bring sizzling comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Tender chicken pieces nestled alongside roasted seasonal veggies create a simple, wholesome meal your whole family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken breast, cubed
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup spinach leaves
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm ¼ cup olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
- Place 2 cups cubed chicken breast into the hot pan, spreading them out to create a single layer for even browning.
- Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes, turning pieces to achieve a golden exterior on all sides.
- Stir 1 tablespoon minced garlic into the pan, distributing it across the chicken and cooking for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup broccoli florets and ½ cup chicken broth to the pan, then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for exactly 5 minutes, allowing broccoli to become tender but maintain a slight crunch.
- Gently fold in 1 cup spinach leaves, letting them wilt naturally for about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the entire dish.
- Carefully stir all ingredients to blend seasonings and ensure even distribution of cheese and spices.
Notes
- Check chicken is fully cooked to 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer for food safety.
- Chop broccoli into similar-sized florets so they cook evenly and simultaneously with chicken.
- For a low-carb version, replace chicken broth with water or white wine and add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for depth.
- Fresh garlic provides better flavor than pre-minced jarred garlic, so mince cloves right before cooking for maximum taste and aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 504 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 438 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg