Description
A quick and healthy weekday dinner featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fresh spinach, all enhanced by aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle with soy sauce (if using).
- Toss everything together and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the dish with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added variety. Monitor the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking the chicken.
