Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach & Broccoli is a deliciously rich pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a velvety garlic butter sauce. Enhanced by vibrant spinach and broccoli, this meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh spinach
- Broccoli florets
- Optional: cream or broth for a creamier sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the chicken is cooked through, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add fresh spinach and broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts and the broccoli is tender yet crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate additional cream or broth if desired for a creamier sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg