Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli is a delightful meal that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a rich, velvety sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, as it comes together in under 30 minutes. The luscious garlic butter sauce envelops the chicken, while fresh spinach and broccoli provide a burst of color and nutrition. Serve it over your favorite pasta or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh spinach
- Broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and cook the sliced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Lower the heat and add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes), ensuring not to burn the garlic.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then stir in fresh spinach and broccoli until wilted (3-4 minutes). Mix well to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta or as a standalone dish, garnished with herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg