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15 Minute Keto Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Cheesy garlic chicken bites cooked in one pan with broccoli and spinach in under 15 minutes. This quick tasty dish is a great keto option and can be served with zoodles or pasta!

15 Minute Keto Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Creamy chicken, garlic and cheese make a delicious combo of flavors and with the addition of broccoli and spinach, you’ve got yourself a complete nutrition-packed meal that will fill you up for hours. With easy to find ingredients such as chicken breasts, broccoli, and spinach, this dish will be sure to satisfy your whole family.

It’s all cooked in one pan in under 15 minutes for a quick no fuss dinner and quick clean-up. It’s super easy to customize to your taste. Add red bell peppers, asparagus, sliced carrots, diced bacon, or your favorite veggies to make this dish your own. The protein can also be switched out for chopped chicken thighs, steak, or shrimp; The possibilities are endless!  Pair this creamy cheesy chicken with cooked pasta, rice, OR zucchini noodles or cauliflower for a low-carb keto dinner.

15 Minute Keto Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, keto, low-carb 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes 

Servings: 4 people 

Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, or favorite melting cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts, season with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and salt & pepper. Sautee for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through. 
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato, broccoli, spinach, shredded cheese, and cream cheese. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is cooked through.
  • Serve with cooked pasta, rice, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1.5 cups) | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 49.4mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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