Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Broccoli is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish that’s perfect for family dinners and special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection, then combined with fresh spinach and vibrant broccoli to create a colorful, nutritious meal. The creamy garlic butter sauce envelops each ingredient in rich flavor, making it an instant favorite. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this comforting pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and cook until bright green (3-4 minutes). Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Gently stir everything together and cook on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg