Description
This Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed with fresh broccoli, garlic, and juicy tomatoes, then combined with creamy mozzarella and cream cheese for a deliciously cheesy finish. Packed with veggies and protein, this dish is both satisfying and wholesome.
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
- 4 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 until hot and shimmering.
- Cook chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more, allowing the garlic to release its fragrant aroma without burning.
- Cook vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and halved tomatoes to the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the broccoli becomes tender but still crisp.
- Add spinach and cheeses: Mix in the fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and the cheeses melt completely, creating a creamy sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the garlic chicken with broccoli to serving plates. Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy, flavorful dish at its best.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and mozzarella.
- You can substitute kale or green beans for broccoli if preferred.
- Serve over cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
