Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
This quick and easy garlic chicken recipe combines tender chicken breast, broccoli, spinach, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and cream cheese in a creamy, flavorful skillet meal ready in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces of approximately equal size.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes until they are fully cooked.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well coated.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Incorporate the chopped tomatoes and broccoli into the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Next, add the spinach, shredded cheese, and cream cheese.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheeses are melted and everything is well blended.
- Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
Season with additional salt to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.