Description
This quick and creamy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach recipe delivers a restaurant‑style flavor in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a garlic‑infused heavy‑cream sauce with fresh broccoli and spinach, finished with a splash of grape juice for subtle sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights, the dish is low‑carb, high in protein, and packs a comforting, buttery richness that will satisfy the whole family. Pair it with cauliflower rice or a crisp green salad for a big me
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grape juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6‑8 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour grape juice into the pan, deglazing and letting it reduce for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, then add broccoli florets and fresh spinach.
- Cook until broccoli is tender and spinach wilted, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, combine, and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce
- substitute half‑and‑half for the heavy cream. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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