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Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach, plated

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Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 666 kcal / serving

A creamy skillet dish with tender chicken, wilted greens, and broccoli, wrapped in oozy mozzarella and ricotta. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
  • 1 crownbroccoli
  • ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • ½ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
  • ½ (15 oz) pkgricotta cheese

From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon

Directions

  1. Boil a small amount of water in a medium saucepan, then prep the spinach by washing and drying it; set aside.
  2. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and trim the stems into smaller pieces.
  3. When the water is boiling, drop in the spinach and swirl the pot to cook quickly; 30–60 seconds later, transfer the greens to a colander and rinse with cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
  4. Return the water to a boil, add the broccoli, cover, and simmer over medium heat until the broccoli is fork-tender, about 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
  5. Coarsely grate the mozzarella so it’s ready to melt.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; melt a small amount of butter and swirl to coat the bottom.
  7. Pat the chicken dry and cut into 1-inch pieces; season with black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and any preferred spices.
  8. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, then stir in the spinach, broccoli, mozzarella, and ricotta until the cheese melts and the mixture is bubbling gently.

Two tips

  • Prep the spinach and broccoli earlier in the day, then refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • If you have leftovers, reheat gently in the skillet and add a splash of water to loosen the cheese sauce; for serving, try a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for extra heat.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
666 kcal
Protein
68 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
37 g
Fiber
4 g
Sodium
608 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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