Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

🍗 Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Mediterranean Style

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 25 minutes

• Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

• 600 g (1.3 lb) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

• 2½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp thyme

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 3 cups fresh spinach

• ¼ cup chicken broth or water

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season & Sear Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika.

3. Add chicken to pan and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

2️⃣ Garlic & Veggies

1. Reduce heat to medium.

2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).

3. Add broccoli and chicken broth; cover and steam 3–4 minutes until tender.

3️⃣ Finish with Spinach

1. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.

2. Add lemon juice and zest.

3. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle with Parmesan if using.

4️⃣ Serve

• Drizzle with extra olive oil

• Garnish with parsley or basil

• Serve hot

🌿 Mediterranean Variations

• Creamy: add a spoon of Greek yogurt at the end

• Spicy: add chili flakes or harissa

• Low-carb: serve as-is or over cauliflower rice

• Heartier: serve with quinoa, farro, or crusty bread

💡 Serving Tip

Pair with a simple tomato-cucumber salad and warm olive-oil flatbread for a complete Mediterranean meal.