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Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach: A Creamy Keto Treat

Quick & Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a cozy, low-carb dish that merges flavor with nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless, cut into equal pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with other vegetable oils.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; grape tomatoes can be used.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh recommended; thaw and squeeze dry if frozen.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
To Season
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle in olive oil.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute. Watch the garlic to avoid burning.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes and broccoli florets. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently until broccoli is tender.
  5. Mix in fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, and softened cream cheese. Cook for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a smoother cooking process, prep chicken and vegetables ahead of time and store in airtight containers.

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