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Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-27 |9 Comments
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
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Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

PREP15 min
COOK25 min

This Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach recipe is a quick, mouthwatering weeknight meal packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and bold garlic flavor.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice chicken breasts thinly and prep all veggies and garlic.
  2. 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. 3
    Lower heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil. Sauté broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits. Cover and steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
  5. 5
    Stir chicken and spinach into the pan. Toss until spinach wilts and chicken is heated, 1–2 minutes.
  6. 6
    (Optional) Stir in cornstarch slurry if you prefer a thicker sauce. Simmer 1 more minute.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan if desired.

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