Decadent Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Broccoli
Indulge in the creamy delight of Decadent Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Broccoli. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for any night of the week, combining tender chicken with fresh spinach and vibrant broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Optional: 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add broccoli and cook until bright green (3–4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; add remaining butter and enough broth or cream to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Mix in fresh spinach leaves and optional turkey bacon, allowing spinach to wilt into the sauce.
- Serve warm directly from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg