Garlic Lemon Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach

Juicy chicken strips tossed with vibrant broccoli and spinach in a light garlic-lemon sauce—healthy, hearty, and ready in under 30 minutes!

Servings & Timing:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes

• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Yield: 4 servings

• Dietary Badges: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts (cut into strips)

• Garlic cloves, minced

• Broccoli florets

• Fresh spinach

• Olive oil

• Paprika

• Lemon juice

• Salt and pepper

• Chicken broth

Instructions:

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

2. Add chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add broccoli florets and chicken broth. Cover and steam for 3–5 minutes until tender.

5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

6. Return chicken to the skillet. Add paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

7. Stir everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.

8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Additional Notes:

• You can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer juicier meat (adjust W-W Points).

• Swap in kale or Swiss chard for spinach for variety.

• For added spice, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.

W-W Points:

3 Points per serving (based on 4 servings, using skinless chicken breast, olive oil, and standard broth).
Using less olive oil or a cooking spray can lower the points to around 2 Points per serving.