Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is a quick and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked with fresh broccoli, garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and spinach, all brought together with creamy mozzarella and cream cheese. This 20-minute meal offers a nutritious and satisfying combination perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Dairy
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
Pantry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
- Cook vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and halved tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Add greens and cheese: Mix in the fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into a creamy sauce coating the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the garlic chicken with broccoli immediately while warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute the mozzarella with cheddar or Monterey Jack if desired.
- Ensure not to overcook the broccoli to keep it crisp-tender and vibrant green.
- This recipe can be served over cooked rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
