Description
A vibrant medley of tender chicken, garlic, broccoli, and fresh spinach, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a kick
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and soy sauce, tossing together until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Remove from heat, serve immediately, and drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. For a low-carb dish, use cauliflower florets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg