Description
Indulge in this Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Broccoli, a delightful twist on the classic dish that’s both comforting and nutritious. This recipe combines tender chicken breast with vibrant fresh spinach and steamed broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this creamy pasta dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. It’s quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta. Enjoy a meal that pleases everyone from kids to adults while packing in essential vitamins and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add fresh spinach and steamed broccoli; cook until spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix gently with veggies. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot over your choice of pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg