Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh spinach, and vibrant broccoli in a luxurious garlic butter sauce. This creamy pasta is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but it also delivers rich flavors and comforting textures that make it perfect for family dinners or date nights. The colorful presentation of the vegetables combined with the savory sauce will impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. Customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and steamed broccoli, cooking until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet with vegetables and stir well to combine everything in the creamy buttery sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg